In this video
- Asked how significant it feels to have their fate back in their hands, Bellamy said he takes it one game at a time. With three games left, if Wales win all three they claim top spot.
“It's not all over if it doesn't happen.”
- Asked how he keeps perspective, Bellamy said a win on Monday still guarantees nothing. He believes Wales have about a 23 or 24% chance of winning the group, up from about 13.
- Asked about Ben Davies reaching 100 caps, Bellamy recalled the quality of one pass on his debut. As a coach, he said Davies has taught him so much and passes his messages on to the group.
- Asked what Thursday taught him, Bellamy said he likes pressing and Wales did not press; top teams don't let you get away with it. Looking back through the defeat has given him the feeling this team can go a lot further.
- Asked by a Belgian reporter about Vincent Kompany, Bellamy said he was shocked at how Belgium's media spoke about him. He thought Kompany was the best in Belgium by a mile, and Munich wanting him as head coach proved it.
- Asked what he learned from playing England, Bellamy said their habits impressed him most, from getting back to how they set the press. It makes him ask how he can close that gap.
- Asked how to stop Kevin De Bruyne, Bellamy said it is always about the unit. If gaps open, De Bruyne will hurt you, so Wales must be connected between the lines.
Wales manager Craig Bellamy opens up ahead of a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifier against Belgium.
With qualification now firmly in Wales’ hands, Craig Bellamy shares his honest reflections on the England defeat and how it’s shaped his approach moving forward.
Drawing lessons from England’s pressing structure, Craig Bellamy reveals how he’s adapting those elements into his own system. When it comes to elite players like Kevin De Bruyne and Doku, Bellamy insists that structure and team cohesion not individual matchups will be key.
He also celebrates Ben Davies’ 100th cap, hailing him as a leader, and highlights the evolving role of Harry Wilson in Wales’ identity.
It’s a press conference full of insight, belief, and quiet confidence. Wales are ready.
