Wales vs England Strategic Breakdown: Craig Bellamy's New Style Unpacked
Wales have altered their approach of play under their new coach.
When comparing the previous manager's last dozen matches as coach to Craig Bellamy's first 12 games as Wales head coach, an obvious difference has been a new approach prioritizing possession and controlling matches with the ball.
The Page Era: High-Energy Football
With Page in charge, The Welsh aggressive tactics centered around pressing intensely off the ball, especially in wide areas, mostly employing a fluid 3-4-3 formation to attack directly.
Craig Bellamy's Different Style
Bellamy has only utilized a defensive line of four, urging the squad to get on the ball and develop plays in a more prosaic manner.
Statistical Shifts
The new strategy has produced a significantly increased ball control, a more completed passes and a slight reduction in how regularly they give the ball away in attacking areas.
Additionally, Wales displays a higher expected goals tally with Bellamy.
The Big Question
Can Bellamy's approach offer Wales a better opportunity of overcoming England?
The strategic changes with the new coach demonstrates a significant departure from the old system.
- Higher possession rates
- More patient build-up
- Reduced high turnovers
- Better xG numbers
