🔗 Share this article England vs Wales Tactical Analysis: Craig Bellamy's Fresh Style Explained Wales have adjusted their style of play under Craig Bellamy. By comparing Robert Page’s last dozen matches as coach to Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, an obvious difference has been a tactical switch to focus more on possession and dominating games through possession. The Page Era: High-Energy Football During Page's tenure, The Welsh intense style was based on pressing aggressively without possession, particularly in the flanks, typically using a fluid 3-4-3 formation to attack directly. Craig Bellamy's New Direction Bellamy has consistently employed a four-man defense, encouraging his players to hold the ball and build attacks more methodically. Statistical Shifts The change in approach has resulted in a far higher average amount of possession, a increased pass count and a small decrease in how often they turn the ball over in attacking areas. The team also shows a higher expected goals tally under Bellamy. Key Consideration Do Bellamy's strategies offer Wales a better opportunity of beating England? The tactical evolution with the new coach demonstrates a notable shift from the previous regime. Increased possession Deliberate offensive construction Reduced high turnovers Enhanced scoring probability