Gareth Bale risks wrath ire of Britons after he featured for Tottenham Hotspur on their pre-season tour of the United States, having withdrawn from Team GB duty at the London 2012 Olympics through injury.
Bale showcases his signature celebration
Bale was expected to be selected by coach Stuart Pearce, but in June it was announced he was out of the Games after aggravating a back injury.
Jermain Defoe and Kyle Walker congratulate him on his goal
However rumours began to spread earlier in the week he was match-fit whilst training with Spurs in Los Angeles, and on Tuesday night he scored against LA Galaxy.
Bale modelling a prototype Team GB shirt
Spurs drew 1-1, but Bale's presence in the starting XI has already been condemned back home in Blighty, despite an ostensible lack of interest in the men's football team.