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

By comparing the previous manager's last dozen matches in charge to Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, a noticeable shift has been a strategic change prioritizing ball control and controlling matches through possession.

Under Robert Page: High-Energy Football

Under Page, The Welsh high-energy approach centered around pressing aggressively off the ball, particularly in the flanks, predominantly using a flexible 3-4-3 system for direct attacks.

Bellamy's Different Style

The new coach has consistently employed a four-man defense, encouraging his players to get on the ball and construct offensive moves more methodically.

Statistical Changes

The new strategy has resulted in a far higher average amount of possession, a higher tally of passes and a slight reduction in how often they turn the ball over in attacking areas.

The team also shows a better xG statistics with Bellamy.

Key Consideration

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

The new approach under Bellamy signifies a clear move away from Page's methods.

• More ball control
• Slower, methodical attacks
• Less giveaways in attack
• Enhanced scoring probability