Wales vs England Tactical Breakdown: Bellamy's New Approach Explained
The Welsh national team have adjusted their method of play under their new coach.
Looking at the previous manager's last dozen matches in charge to Craig Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, a noticeable shift has been a strategic change emphasizing ball control and dominating games through possession.
Under Robert Page: Aggressive Play
During Page's tenure, The Welsh aggressive tactics centered around pressing intensely off the ball, particularly in the wings, typically using a fluid 3-4-3 formation for direct attacks.
Bellamy's Different Style
Craig Bellamy has consistently employed a back four, pushing the team to get on the ball and develop plays with greater patience.
Measurable Changes
The new strategy has led to a much greater possession rate, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how often they turn the ball over in advanced positions.
Wales also boast a higher expected goals tally under Bellamy.
Main Talking Point
Can Bellamy's approach provide Wales a greater chance of beating England?
The strategic changes with the new coach signifies a notable shift away from Page's methods.
- More ball control
- More patient build-up
- Less giveaways in attack
- Better xG numbers
