Wales vs England Tactical Analysis: Craig Bellamy's Fresh Style Explained

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

Under Robert Page: High-Energy Football

With Page in charge, The Welsh high-energy approach centered around applying high pressure off the ball, mainly in the wings, predominantly using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to push forward aggressively.

Bellamy's Different Style

The new coach has so far exclusively used a back four, pushing the team to hold the ball and build attacks with greater patience.

Measurable Changes

This tactical shift has led to a far higher average ball control, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how regularly they give the ball away in advanced positions.

Wales also boast a better xG statistics under Bellamy.

Key Consideration

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

The new approach under Bellamy represents a notable shift from the previous regime.

• More ball control
• Deliberate offensive construction
• Less giveaways in attack
• Improved expected goals