Wales vs England Tactical Breakdown: Craig Bellamy's Fresh Style Unpacked
Wales have altered their method of football under Bellamy.
Looking at the previous manager's last dozen matches as coach with Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, an obvious difference is a new approach to focus more on possession and controlling matches through possession.
Under Robert Page: Aggressive Football
With Page in charge, Wales' high-energy approach focused on pressing aggressively without possession, mainly in the flanks, typically using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to attack directly.
Bellamy's Different Style
Bellamy has so far exclusively used a defensive line of four, pushing the team to hold the ball and develop plays more methodically.
Statistical Changes
This tactical shift has led to a far higher average amount of possession, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how regularly they give the ball away high up the pitch.
Additionally, Wales displays a higher expected goals tally under Bellamy.
Key Consideration
Can Bellamy's approach provide Wales a better opportunity of overcoming England?
The strategic changes under Bellamy signifies a notable shift from Page's methods.
- More ball control
- More patient build-up
- Less giveaways in attack
- Enhanced scoring probability
