Wales eye historic win at Wembley
Ben Davies is aiming for a win against England at Wembley to boost Wales’ preparations for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium. The match, scheduled for Thursday, comes just days before they face Belgium in Cardiff. Wales, currently third in Group J, are chasing a World Cup spot behind Belgium and North Macedonia.
Aiming for a first win at Wembley since 1977
Davies, the 32-year-old Wales captain, knows that beating England at Wembley would provide a huge morale boost ahead of the Belgium clash. “We’re playing against a top 10 nation, a very good team,” said Davies. “We want to test ourselves against the best to be ready for another very good team on Monday.”
Preparation and confidence ahead of the match
The Tottenham Hotspur defender, who will earn his 99th cap, expressed confidence in the squad’s preparation for the match. “We’ve worked hard this week, we’ve looked at the qualities of these teams, and we feel we’re as prepared as we can be,” he added. “We want to show our identity and hopefully have a good performance.”
Pride and competitiveness despite the friendly nature
Davies admitted that beating England at Wembley, the last time being in 1977, is in the back of their minds, though not the primary focus. “Every game against England is going to be competitive,” he said. “There’s pride on the line, but we’re really looking forward to it. We want to win, even though it’s a friendly, as it’s a good opportunity to test ourselves.”
Looking forward to the challenge
Despite the friendly status, Davies is focused on a competitive performance. Wales are determined to prove themselves against one of the world’s best teams and keep their momentum heading into the World Cup qualifiers.
