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

When comparing the previous manager's final 12 games in charge with Bellamy's opening 12 as Wales head coach, one clear change is a new approach prioritizing ball control and dominating games with the ball.

Under Robert Page: Aggressive Play

During Page's tenure, The Welsh aggressive tactics focused on applying high pressure off the ball, particularly in wide areas, typically using a flexible 3-4-3 system for direct attacks.

Bellamy's New Direction

Bellamy has so far exclusively used a back four, encouraging his players to hold the ball and develop plays with greater patience.

Measurable Changes

The new strategy has resulted in a significantly increased ball control, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how regularly they give the ball away in attacking areas.

Wales also boast a better xG statistics under Bellamy.

Main Talking Point

Can Bellamy's approach offer Wales a greater chance of beating England?

The tactical evolution with the new coach demonstrates a clear move from the old system.

• Higher possession rates
• Deliberate offensive construction
• Reduced high turnovers
• Enhanced scoring probability