Wales vs England Strategic Breakdown: Craig Bellamy's New Approach Unpacked

By comparing the previous manager's final 12 games as coach with Bellamy's first 12 games as Wales head coach, an obvious difference is a strategic change emphasizing ball control and dominating games with the ball.

Under Robert Page: High-Energy Play

During Page's tenure, The Welsh aggressive tactics was based on applying high pressure off the ball, especially in wide areas, mostly employing a adaptable 3-4-3 setup for direct attacks.

Craig Bellamy's Different Style

The new coach has consistently employed a defensive line of four, pushing the team to maintain possession and construct offensive moves in a more prosaic manner.

Measurable Shifts

This tactical shift has resulted in a much greater amount of possession, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how frequently they lose possession high up the pitch.

Wales also boast a higher expected goals tally under Bellamy.

Main Talking Point

Do Bellamy's strategies give Wales a improved likelihood of overcoming England?

The strategic changes with the new coach signifies a notable shift away from the previous regime.

• Higher possession rates
• More patient build-up
• Fewer losses in advanced areas
• Improved expected goals