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

Looking at Robert Page’s final 12 games in charge with Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, an obvious difference has been a strategic change emphasizing ball control and controlling matches with the ball.

The Page Era: High-Energy Football

With Page in charge, Wales' high-energy approach centered around pressing aggressively without possession, particularly in wide areas, predominantly using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup for direct attacks.

Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach

Craig Bellamy has so far exclusively used a four-man defense, pushing the team to maintain possession and construct offensive moves in a more prosaic manner.

Measurable Shifts

The change in approach has produced a much greater amount of possession, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how frequently they lose possession in attacking areas.

Wales also boast a improved expected goals metric with Bellamy.

Main Talking Point

Will Bellamy's tactics provide Wales a better opportunity of beating England?

The strategic changes since the change signifies a clear move from the old system.

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