Craig Bellamy backs England to win a major tournament sooner rather than later

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy believes it is only a matter of time before England end their wait for silverware. Speaking ahead of their upcoming meeting, Bellamy praised the quality and depth at England’s disposal and said the Three Lions have everything needed to finally get over the line.

England’s recent record underlines his point: a World Cup semi-final in 2018, the Euro 2020 final, another strong World Cup run in 2022 and the Euro 2024 final. With leaders like Harry Kane and a new generation featuring Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka, Bellamy argued that England have the balance, talent and mentality to win a major tournament.

Bellamy stressed that Wales respect England but will not be overawed by the occasion. He expects an intense, high-tempo battle and says his side must be disciplined, aggressive and clever out of possession to disrupt England’s rhythm.

As England look to convert promise into a trophy in the next cycle, the consensus among many observers is similar to Bellamy’s: given the depth and maturity of the squad, lifting a major title feels inevitable—more a question of when than if.