🔗 Share this article England vs Wales Strategic Analysis: Bellamy's Fresh Approach Unpacked Wales have adjusted their style of football under Bellamy. Looking at Robert Page’s last dozen matches as coach to Bellamy's opening 12 leading Wales, an obvious difference has been a tactical switch prioritizing ball control and controlling matches with the ball. Under Robert Page: Aggressive Football During Page's tenure, The Welsh aggressive tactics was based on applying high pressure without possession, especially in the flanks, typically using a fluid 3-4-3 formation to attack directly. Bellamy's New Direction Bellamy has consistently employed a back four, pushing the team to maintain possession and develop plays in a more prosaic manner. Statistical Changes This tactical shift has resulted in a significantly increased amount of possession, a more completed passes and a slight reduction in how regularly they give the ball away in attacking areas. Wales also boast a better xG statistics since Bellamy took over. The Big Question Do Bellamy's strategies provide Wales a better opportunity of beating England? The strategic changes since the change demonstrates a significant departure from the previous regime. Increased possession Deliberate offensive construction Fewer losses in advanced areas Better xG numbers