Group has 'exploded' after Wales win - Bellamy

What the report says

Craig Bellamy says Wales’ comeback win over Norway has changed the shape of their Nations League Group A4, with the result leaving Wales, Denmark and Norway tightly grouped behind likely section winners Portugal. BBC Sport reports that Wales remain bottom on goal difference after Thursday’s victory, but they are now level on points with their Scandinavian rivals and can move closer to avoiding last place by beating Denmark in Cardiff on Sunday.

Bellamy described the Norway result as a major twist in the group and said Wales’ focus is on reproducing the energy and organisation shown in that match. He stressed the importance of consistency as Wales try to build on their first Nations League A win across two campaigns in the competition’s top tier. The manager also acknowledged that a top-three finish would improve Wales’ position for the next stage of European Championship qualifying, with a stronger seeding outcome for Euro 2028 qualification.

The Wales boss expects to make at least one or two changes because of injuries and absences, including several players who are unavailable for this window. Wales are facing Denmark for the second time in a week after a disappointing defeat in Copenhagen, where Bellamy said his side were too disconnected and too easy to press. The return fixture at Cardiff City Stadium offers Wales a chance to recover and reshape their group prospects.