Wales vs England Strategic Analysis: Craig Bellamy's New Approach Explained

Looking at the previous manager's final 12 games as coach to Craig Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, a noticeable shift has been a new approach emphasizing ball control and dominating games with the ball.

The Page Era: High-Energy Football

With Page in charge, Wales' intense style centered around pressing aggressively without possession, especially in the wings, predominantly using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to attack directly.

Bellamy's Different Style

Bellamy has so far exclusively used a back four, urging the squad to get on the ball and construct offensive moves more methodically.

Measurable Shifts

The new strategy has produced a significantly increased amount of possession, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how frequently they lose possession high up the pitch.

The team also shows a improved expected goals metric under Bellamy.

The Big Question

Do Bellamy's strategies offer Wales a greater chance of beating England?

The strategic changes since the change signifies a notable shift away from Page's methods.

• Increased possession
• Deliberate offensive construction
• Fewer losses in advanced areas
• Improved expected goals