The news has come as a blow to the Welsh squad, who will be without one of their most effective players after the 21-year-old suffered a hamstring strain following Tottenham’s goalless draw with West Ham last weekend.
Speaking to FATV, Joe Hart said: “The news about Bale is good for us. He is one of their best players.
“No one wants to see him getting hurt or injured of course and I am sure they will have someone ready to come in a fill his shoes. But they are pretty big shoes to fill.”
The Manchester City stopper also commented on the increased competition for places in the England squad, with Andy Carroll likely to start alongside Wayne Rooney, and either Michael Dawson or Phil Jagielka set to partner newly reinstated captain John Terry at centre-back.
“It’s one of the first times I can remember that everyone in the squad has stayed,” Hart continued.
“There are millions of us training and everyone is vying for that spot. It is not completely clear who’s playing so it keeps you focused.”
The 23-year-old former England under-21 international is also readying himself for a feisty atmosphere at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, having previously come up against the Welsh in a two-legged European under-21 Championship play-off.
“That game was completely different from all our other qualifiers,” recalled the England man.
“We had won every game up to that point without even conceding a goal.
“Wales weren’t as strong as some of the other countries we had beaten easily but it turned into a completely different affair down in Cardiff.
“The crowd were on their side and they were really up for it.”
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England Goalkeeper Joe Hart Relieved At Absence Of Wales’ Gareth Bale