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

When comparing Robert Page’s final 12 games as coach to Craig Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, one clear change is a tactical switch to focus more on possession and controlling matches with the ball.

The Page Era: High-Energy Football

During Page's tenure, Wales' intense style was based on pressing intensely without possession, mainly in the wings, predominantly using a flexible 3-4-3 system for direct attacks.

Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach

Craig Bellamy has so far exclusively used a four-man defense, urging the squad to hold the ball and build attacks in a more prosaic manner.

Measurable Changes

The change in approach has led to a significantly increased ball control, a increased pass count and a slight reduction in how regularly they give the ball away high up the pitch.

The team also shows a better xG statistics with Bellamy.

The Big Question

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

The tactical evolution with the new coach signifies a significant departure away from the previous regime.

• More ball control
• More patient build-up
• Reduced high turnovers
• Enhanced scoring probability