🔗 Share this article England vs Wales Tactical Analysis: Bellamy's Fresh Style Unpacked The Welsh national team have adjusted their method of play under Bellamy. Looking at Robert Page’s final 12 games as coach to Craig Bellamy's first 12 games as Wales head coach, an obvious difference is a new approach prioritizing possession and controlling matches with the ball. The Page Era: Aggressive Football During Page's tenure, Wales' intense style centered around pressing aggressively off the ball, particularly in the flanks, predominantly using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup for direct attacks. Craig Bellamy's Fresh Approach The new coach has so far exclusively used a four-man defense, encouraging his players to maintain possession and build attacks in a more prosaic manner. Statistical Shifts The change in approach has led to a significantly increased amount of possession, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how frequently they lose possession in advanced positions. The team also shows a higher expected goals tally since Bellamy took over. The Big Question Do Bellamy's strategies give Wales a better opportunity of defeating England? The strategic changes since the change demonstrates a notable shift away from the old system. Increased possession Deliberate offensive construction Reduced high turnovers Better xG numbers