England vs Wales Strategic Breakdown: Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach Explained
Wales have changed their style of football under Craig Bellamy.
By comparing Robert Page’s last dozen matches in charge with Craig Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, one clear change is a tactical switch emphasizing possession and controlling matches through possession.
Under Robert Page: High-Energy Football
With Page in charge, The Welsh intense style centered around applying high pressure without possession, particularly in wide areas, predominantly using a flexible 3-4-3 system for direct attacks.
Bellamy's Different Style
The new coach has consistently employed a back four, encouraging his players to get on the ball and construct offensive moves more methodically.
Statistical Changes
The change in approach has produced a far higher average possession rate, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how regularly they give the ball away high up the pitch.
Wales also boast a better xG statistics with Bellamy.
The Big Question
Will Bellamy's tactics provide Wales a better opportunity of defeating England?
The strategic changes under Bellamy represents a notable shift away from the old system.
- More ball control
- More patient build-up
- Reduced high turnovers
- Better xG numbers
