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

When comparing Robert Page’s last dozen matches in charge to Bellamy's first 12 games as Wales head coach, an obvious difference has been a new approach emphasizing ball control and controlling matches with the ball.

The Page Era: High-Energy Football

During Page's tenure, The Welsh high-energy approach centered around applying high pressure without possession, mainly in the flanks, typically using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup for direct attacks.

Craig Bellamy's New Direction

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

Statistical Shifts

The new strategy has resulted in a significantly increased ball control, a higher tally of passes and a modest drop in how often they turn the ball over high up the pitch.

The team also shows a better xG statistics under Bellamy.

Main Talking Point

Do Bellamy's strategies provide Wales a better opportunity of defeating England?

The tactical evolution with the new coach signifies a clear move from the previous regime.

• Increased possession
• Deliberate offensive construction
• Less giveaways in attack
• Better xG numbers