Gareth Bale named to Wales' squad for crucial Euro 2016 qualifiers

A calf injury won't stand in the way of Gareth Bale's international obligations.

Chris Coleman, manager of Wales' national team, announced a 25-man squad Thursday for his side's pivotal Euro 2016 qualifiers at Bosnia and Herzegovina and versus Andorra on Oct. 10 and Oct. 13, respectively.

Among the list of names was Bale, who has missed Real Madrid's last four fixtures after picking up a calf problem during his club's Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk in mid-September.

AS reported Monday that Bale returned to training, while the Guardian reported that he is set to return Sunday as Real Madrid renews its rivalry with Atletico Madrid in El Derbi Madrileno.

"If he's fit to meet up with us I will look to play him in Bosnia," Coleman said. "We need our strongest team on the pitch to get the result."

Bale has been the engine behind Wales' success in Euro 2016 qualifying, tallying six goals through eight appearances and putting his national team on the brink of qualifying for an international competition for the first time since the 1958 World Cup.

One point in the pair of upcoming matches will be enough for Wales to punch their ticket to next year's tournament.