England vs Wales Tactical Analysis: Craig Bellamy's New Approach Explained

By comparing Robert Page’s last dozen matches as coach with Craig Bellamy's opening 12 as Wales head coach, a noticeable shift has been a new approach prioritizing ball control and dominating games with the ball.

The Page Era: High-Energy Football

With Page in charge, The Welsh aggressive tactics was based on pressing aggressively without possession, mainly in the wings, mostly employing a fluid 3-4-3 formation to push forward aggressively.

Bellamy's Different Style

The new coach has consistently employed a defensive line of four, urging the squad to hold the ball and build attacks in a more prosaic manner.

Statistical Differences

The change in approach has led to a far higher average amount of possession, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how frequently they lose possession in attacking areas.

Wales also boast a better xG statistics under Bellamy.

Main Talking Point

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

The strategic changes under Bellamy signifies a clear move away from the previous regime.

• Increased possession
• Slower, methodical attacks
• Reduced high turnovers
• Enhanced scoring probability