00:00Greg Bellamy has challenged his Wales squad to follow in the footsteps of Gary Speed's legendary
00:07site and make their own mark at Wembley. This time however the aim is to go one better beating
00:13long-time rivals England on their home turf. Wales travel to London for an international
00:20friendly in what promises to be one of the sternest tests of Bellamy's reign so far.
00:25Around 6,500 members of the Red Bull are expected to make the journey ready to cheer on a team that
00:31hasn't beaten the Three Lions since a home nations championship clash in 1984. The last visit to
00:38Wembley was a behind closed doors match during the COVID-19 pandemic while the most recent fixture
00:44in front of fans ended in a 1-0 defeat at a Euro 2012 qualifier in 2011. That game though a loss is
00:52still remembered as a turning point for Welsh football there in the groundwork for Euro 2016
00:57qualification.
00:58I see Belgium and ourselves, what I've seen from the group so far, we're the two standout
01:05ones but the others have fights, the others are very defensive, deep blocks and do have
01:14one or two threats on the counter-attack as well.
01:16Bellamy now Wales manager recalls watching Speedside in awe that night. Watching the team
01:22play the way they did was one of the proudest I've been. Wales' current side will be hoping
01:28to replicate that spirit, combining resilience with attacking ambition as they test themselves
01:34against an England team that always presents a formidable challenge at Wembley.
01:40The encounter is expected to be intense with both sides keen to assert dominance early
01:47on. For Wales, it's not just about a friendly, it's an opportunity to build confidence showcasing
01:53the development of a younger player side and perhaps creating a defining moment in Bellamy's
01:59tenure. With the red wall behind them, Wales will look to produce a performance that can
02:05rival the pride and emotion of Speedside, leaving their own lasting memories on one of the
02:10football's biggest stages.
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