England vs Wales Tactical Analysis: Craig Bellamy's New Approach Explained
Wales have changed their approach of football with Craig Bellamy.
Looking at the previous manager's final 12 games as coach with Craig Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, one clear change is a tactical switch to focus more on ball control and dominating games through possession.
Under Robert Page: Aggressive Football
During Page's tenure, Wales' intense style was based on applying high pressure off the ball, particularly in wide areas, predominantly using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup for direct attacks.
Bellamy's Different Style
Craig Bellamy has so far exclusively used a back four, pushing the team to maintain possession and build attacks in a more prosaic manner.
Statistical Changes
The change in approach has led to a much greater ball control, a more completed passes and a small decrease in how regularly they give the ball away in attacking areas.
Wales also boast a higher expected goals tally since Bellamy took over.
Main Talking Point
Do Bellamy's strategies offer Wales a greater chance of overcoming England?
The tactical evolution with the new coach demonstrates a clear move away from the previous regime.
- More ball control
- Slower, methodical attacks
- Less giveaways in attack
- Improved expected goals
