Craig Bellamy remains focused on leading Wales through the World Cup qualifying play-offs and ultimately into Euro 2028, despite his name continuing to be linked with the Celtic job.
The former Celtic loanee is contracted with Wales until the tournament, and his priority is guiding the national side to a strong showing in the UK and Ireland-hosted finals.
00:00Craig Bellamy remains focused on leading Wales through the World Cup qualifying play-offs and ultimately into Euro 2028, despite his name continuing to be linked with the Celtic job.
00:14The former Celtic loanee is contracted with Wales until the tournament and his priority is guiding the national side to a strong showing in the UK and Ireland-hosted finals.
00:23While Celtic currently have Martin O'Neill and Sean Maloney in interim charge following Brendan Rodgers' resignation, speculation continues over Bellamy's potential return to the Scottish champions.
00:37Former colleagues and friends have highlighted his suitability for the role, noting his experience as a player at Celtic and his coaching pedigree, including time at Burnley's academy.
00:47However, Bellamy's current focus remains firmly on Wales' campaign, which includes World Cup qualifying fixtures against Lichtenstein and North Macedonia.
00:57Preparations for Euro 2028 are already underway, with Wales aiming to play warm-up matches at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
01:05The 74,500 capacity venue will host the opening game and six matches over the tournament.
01:11Bellamy wants his squad to become familiar with the stadium and atmosphere, believing that strong home support will give his team crucial advantages.
01:20This approach is also intended to reintegrate football fans into a stadium that has not hosted Wales since 2018, ensuring that the national side benefits from a full, supportive crowd during key fixtures.
01:33Bellamy's approach is pragmatic. Wherever Wales play, the focus is on preparation, familiarity and maximising the squad's performance.
01:43The strategy reflects Bellamy's long-term thinking, prioritising sustained development over short-term distractions, such as club managerial speculation.
01:51As Wales look ahead to both the World Cup playoffs and Euro 2028, Bellamy's emphasised on preparation and home advantage, underscores his ambition to make the most of his tenure with the national side.
02:05While links to Celtic may linger, the focus remains firmly on guiding the Dragons to success on the international stage.
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