Wales turn their attention to Belgiumpublished at 10:06 BST
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England 3-0 Wales
Dafydd Pritchard
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As much as Craig Bellamy wanted to oversee a first Wales win at Wembley since 1977, his primary focus has undoubtedly been Monday’s World Cup qualifier at home to Belgium.
Bellamy chose England, and Canada last month, as friendly opponents because he wanted to prepare his players for the kind of challenges they will face in high-stakes fixtures.
“That’s why these games are so beneficial,” he said.
Wales will have a better idea of where they stand in their World Cup qualifying group once Belgium have played North Macedonia in Ghent on Friday night.
North Macedonia are top on 11 points, one point ahead of Wales and Belgium, who are above Bellamy’s men on goal difference and have a game in hand on both their rivals.
If Wales are to qualify automatically by winning the group, they need to win all three of their remaining matches and hope Belgium drop points more than once.
Wales’ squad will be watching Friday’s game in their team room after dinner at their training base on the outskirts of Cardiff.
When Monday night comes around, Wales will be prepared – if a little bruised by their trip to Wembley.
“It’s not exactly [as] planned [the result against England] but Monday’s a different game,” said Bellamy.