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

By comparing the previous manager's final 12 games in charge with Craig Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, one clear change is a new approach prioritizing ball control and controlling matches with the ball.

The Page Era: High-Energy Football

With Page in charge, The Welsh aggressive tactics was based on applying high pressure without possession, especially in the flanks, typically using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to attack directly.

Bellamy's Different Style

Bellamy has only utilized a four-man defense, urging the squad to hold the ball and build attacks more methodically.

Statistical Shifts

The new strategy has resulted in a significantly increased amount of possession, a higher tally of passes and a modest drop in how often they turn the ball over in advanced positions.

Wales also boast a better xG statistics under Bellamy.

Main Talking Point

Will Bellamy's tactics provide Wales a improved likelihood of beating England?

The new approach with the new coach demonstrates a notable shift away from Page's methods.

• Higher possession rates
• Deliberate offensive construction
• Fewer losses in advanced areas
• Better xG numbers