🔗 Share this article England vs Wales Tactical Breakdown: Craig Bellamy's Fresh Style Explained Wales have adjusted their method of play under Bellamy. Looking at Robert Page’s last dozen matches as coach with Craig Bellamy's first 12 games as Wales head coach, a noticeable shift is a new approach emphasizing ball control and dominating games with the ball. Under Robert Page: Aggressive Play With Page in charge, Wales' high-energy approach was based on applying high pressure without possession, particularly in the flanks, typically using a flexible 3-4-3 system to attack directly. Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach The new coach has only utilized a four-man defense, encouraging his players to maintain possession and build attacks in a more prosaic manner. Measurable Shifts The new strategy has produced a much greater possession rate, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how often they turn the ball over in attacking areas. The team also shows a higher expected goals tally since Bellamy took over. Main Talking Point Can Bellamy's approach provide Wales a greater chance of overcoming England? The tactical evolution since the change signifies a notable shift away from the previous regime. More ball control More patient build-up Less giveaways in attack Improved expected goals