Craig Bellamy says Ben Davies is a participant he typically leans on and is predicting the participant to have a brilliant future after enjoying soccer.
The Tottenham Hotspur defender is about to succeed in a century of worldwide appearances on Monday evening when Wales host Belgium of their newest World Cup qualifier.
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Davies received his 99th cap for Wales in Thursday’s pleasant defeat to England.
The 32-year-old is already a veteran of three main tournaments with the Dragons; he beforehand featured on the European Championship in 2016 and 2021 in addition to the World Cup in Qatar three years in the past.
Bellamy appreciates the worth Davies brings to his aspect each on and off the pitch.
Talking forward of the conflict on the Cardiff Metropolis Stadium, the Wales boss tipped his defender vice-captain for a profession in administration as soon as he retires such is the large respect Davies instructions.
The previous striker defined: “We will all agree that he’s been a high participant however we’re all very impressed with him as a person, as an individual.
“I’ve beloved him. As a coach, he’s such a giant assist. I lean on him quite a bit, he’s the voice for lots of gamers, he’s the primary a part of the management group and when he talks, you pay attention.
“You possibly can see when he does interviews. He’s very spectacular. He shall be a high supervisor if he needs to be. Or he might change into a director of soccer, or a CEO.”
Davies was handed his senior worldwide debut again in 2012 by Chris Coleman.
He was simply 19 when he began a World Cup qualifier towards Scotland.
In addition to reaching the brink of a century of caps, Davies has additionally scored three targets for Wales.
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Wales’ World Cup qualifying marketing campaign
Bellamy will hope he can add one other towards Belgium to spice up his aspect’s hopes of reaching a second consecutive World Cup.
A win will see Wales leapfrog their opponents, while they’ll go high of the group if North Macedonia fail to beat Kazakhstan.
Forward of Monday’s match, Wales sit third within the group with solely the winners qualifying straight for the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
The runners-up will advance to the play-offs, though Wales are already assured of a spot in that stage by way of their Nations League efficiency.
Bellamy’s aspect are set to conclude their marketing campaign subsequent month with their last two fixtures.
Wales journey to face Liechtenstein on November 15 earlier than internet hosting North Macedonia three days later.
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