Wales hero Liam Cullen hailed their “perfect start” under Craig Bellamy and the structures developed to accomplish World Cup credentials.
Swansea demonstrator Cullen racked up two times– his initial global objectives– as Wales recouped from a very early problem to defeat Iceland 4-1 in the Nations League on Tuesday.
Turkey’s shock 3-1 loss in Montenegro saw Wales top Group B4 and win promo to League A, while enhancing their 2026 World Cup credentials really hopes.
“He wants us to dictate games, he wants us to attack teams,” Cullen claimed, laying out Bellamy’s design of play and vision.
“At the same time, if it’s not on and teams are working us out a little bit we’ve got other solutions. He puts a lot into us to take our accountability out on the pitch.
“I think in the first six games, the ideas and the way he wants us to play is working for us and hopefully we can take that into the World Cup qualifiers.
“Topping the group tops off the perfect start for the manager and his staff.
“That’s the dream, we all want to make the World Cup and I don’t think there was a better way than the Nations League to start his reign off.
“It’s going to be a little while until we’re all back together in March, but we’re already looking forward because we can go into that campaign full of confidence knowing we’ve topped the group and we’re back in League A.”
Pembrokeshire- birthed Cullen was a not likely Wales hero in spite of being called the ‘Kilgetty Messi’ by Swansea fans.
The 25-year-old had actually not racked up for 2 months and his first-half dual equalled his period’s total amount in the Sky Bet Championship.
Cullen claimed: “I’ve been thinking to myself it was about time I got back on the scoresheet and it was time for my first international goal.
“It was the perfect night, one I’ve dreamt about since kicking a ball.
“He (Bellamy) just told me he’s proud of me and that I deserve it, so hopefully I can give him more moments like that in the future.
“When he came in he said he liked what he’s seen from me and once I got in the team I wanted to repay that faith.
“He came into the camp when I was with the under-17s. The type of detail he went into even back then, you knew he was going to be a good coach.
“I’ve learned so much from him. He’s given me things I can take back to my club and add to my game, hopefully I can keep making steps forward.”
Wales’ Nations League success has actually scheduled them a place in Pot 2 when the draw for the 12 European World Cup certifying teams is made in Zurich on December 13.
The Dragons are properly ensured a 2026 World Cup play-off area ought to they not certify instantly for the event in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
