‘Matter of time’ until England win trophy – Bellamy

England vs. Wales: friendly international

Wembley Stadium, London Date: Thursday, October 9 Start time: 19:45 BST

It is “a matter of time,” according to Wales head coach Craig Bellamy, before upcoming opponents England win another significant tournament.

Before Wales hosts Belgium in a highly anticipated World Cup qualifier in Cardiff on Monday, the two teams will play a friendly at Wembley on Thursday, October 9.

England men won the famous major trophy at Wembley in 1966, winning the 1966 World Cup, but they have failed to do so despite coming close to winning at Euro 2020 and 2024.

There is a significant quality gap between Wales, who are 30th, and England, who are fourth in the world rankings and finished second in both of their previous European Championships.

Bellamy specifically chose Thomas Tuchel’s team as his opponents because he wants his players to face high-calibre foes in their bid to win the 2026 World Cup.

“I don’t want to fight in this conflict.” I was born and raised in England. I have full respect for how their athletes are supported. Always done. I’ve always been a football player in England, so I’m beyond grateful for what they have given me. sincerely grateful.

This will be their first game at Wembley since England’s comprehensive 3-0 victory over Qatar confirmed their group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup.

Since then, many things have changed, most notably the managers, with Gareth Southgate replacing Rob Page and Gareth Bellamy taking the place of Rob Page.

Bellamy, a former striker for Manchester City, Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Manchester City, impressed during his first year in charge as Wales won their Nations League group and impressed with their ambitious new play.

Tuchel is a highly qualified coach who has proven himself a consistent winner in German, French, and English club football before establishing himself as a top international manager with England.

Bellamy said, “We get the opportunity to go and play a top manager and a top nation.”

However, we are each other’s biggest rivals. Who we are. We are fighting against us. It is always. What version do we intend to carry? Who do we represent, and why?

That’s who we are, exactly. In every game, we must demonstrate that. Without the ball, how do we work? How we regain our numbers. How we display our personality while having fun.

Wales have been trying to persuade their neighbors to switch to a different country before facing England on the field by trying to persuade Mike Moore to play for them.

Moore has represented England Under-19s but is eligible for Wales through a grandparent. He is currently on loan at Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.

Wales’ BBC Sport revealed last week that the Football Association of Wales (FAW) had contacted the 18-year-old Londoner, with Bellamy among those to have spoken to him.

He said, “We look at every player that’s available.” If it wasn’t broadcast, I’d prefer it because, let’s be honest, it doesn’t help us.

“We work in the background,” we say. Every player we feel will be able to offer us something, but I’m always opposed to external pressure.

We need a large squad, so we’re always aware of that because we’ve spoken to a lot of players who we think will undoubtedly help us in the future. It would be foolish for us to not be aware of it.

“Nobody, especially young players, should be in the public domain, in my opinion. Although I am aware of it, my approach is different. I never mention people when I do.