Wales have altered their approach of football with Craig Bellamy.
By comparing Robert Page’s final 12 games in charge to Bellamy's opening 12 as Wales head coach, a noticeable shift has been a tactical switch prioritizing ball control and dominating games with the ball.
Under Page, Wales' high-energy approach focused on pressing intensely without possession, mainly in the wings, typically using a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to push forward aggressively.
Craig Bellamy has so far exclusively used a back four, pushing the team to maintain possession and construct offensive moves in a more prosaic manner.
The change in approach has resulted in a far higher average ball control, a increased pass count and a small decrease in how frequently they lose possession in attacking areas.
The team also shows a improved expected goals metric under Bellamy.
Do Bellamy's strategies provide Wales a improved likelihood of defeating England?
The strategic changes since the change demonstrates a significant departure from the previous regime.
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