Gareth Bale joins Tottenham team training for first time after move from Real Madrid - in pictures

Wales forward and Brazilian Carlos Vinicius hope to give Spurs extra firepower against West Ham

Gareth Bale with manager Jose Mourinho. Getty

Gareth Bale trains with Tottenham as he continues his recovery from injury. Getty

Carlos Vinicius in his first training session at Tottenham. Getty

Gareth Bale takes a break. Getty

Gareth Bale, Lucas Moura and Dennis Cirkin on the run. Getty

Gareth Bale trained with the rest of the squad for the first time after injury. Getty

Bale tests his fitness. Getty

Lucas Moura and Carlos Vinicius. Getty

Gareth Bale is on course to give Tottenham a huge lift in the Premier League as he joined team training for the first time.

The 31-year-old Welshman, on a season-long loan from Real Madrid, appeared to be closer to returning to full fitness after the hamstring problem that has delayed his debut.

Bale has missed out on joining up with the Wales squad for their match against England on Thursday night to work on his conditioning.

He joined fellow new signing Carlos Vinicius as they prepare for the next Premier League game, at home to West Ham on October 18.

The Brazilian striker arrived last week on a season-long loan from Benfica, and looked in good shape as he linked up with his new teammates and boss Jose Mourinho.

Spurs were in fine form before the international break, thrashing Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford following a League Cup victory over Chelsea.

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