Wales vs England Strategic Analysis: Craig Bellamy's New Style Unpacked
Wales have changed their method of play under Craig Bellamy.
Looking at the previous manager's final 12 games in charge with Craig Bellamy's first 12 games as Wales head coach, one clear change is a new approach prioritizing possession and controlling matches with the ball.
The Page Era: Aggressive Football
With Page in charge, The Welsh intense style focused on pressing aggressively without possession, especially in the wings, typically using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup for direct attacks.
Bellamy's Fresh Approach
The new coach has only utilized a back four, encouraging his players to get on the ball and construct offensive moves more methodically.
Measurable Changes
The change in approach has resulted in a significantly increased ball control, a higher tally of passes and a small decrease in how frequently they lose possession in advanced positions.
Wales also boast a better xG statistics since Bellamy took over.
Main Talking Point
Can Bellamy's approach give Wales a improved likelihood of overcoming England?
The tactical evolution since the change demonstrates a clear move from Page's methods.
- Increased possession
- Deliberate offensive construction
- Less giveaways in attack
- Improved expected goals
