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Wales Ready for Norway Despite Early Losses
Wales manager Craig Bellamy insists team belongs in Nations League top tier ahead of Norway clash.
In brief
Wales manager Craig Bellamy insists team belongs in Nations League top tier ahead of Norway clash. Wales manager Craig Bellamy believes team earned right to compete with top Nations League teams despite recent losses. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Wales start weak
wales lost 2-0 to denmark and 1-0 to portugal in 2026.
Bellamy's record
bellamy unbeaten in first nine games after taking charge in july 2024.
Bellamy's view
wales earned right to compete with europe's elite despite recent losses.
“for us, this [norway game] is another one, the intensity, top players, real speed”
Norway threat
norway beat denmark 2-1 and are world cup quarter-finalists.
Bellamy's confidence
bellamy believes norway will be strong for years due to national investment.
“you've built it in your nation for a number of years”
Next match
wales face norway at cardiff city stadium on 1 october.
The essence
Wales manager Craig Bellamy believes team earned right to compete with top Nations League teams despite recent losses.
