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Sorba Thomas has ball in net for Wales in 37th minute but called offside Turkey's Baris Yilmaz booked after penalty claim waved away New Wales manager Craig Bellamy's first game in charge Wales drew with Turkey in last meeting, held 1-1 in Cardiff in November 2023 Gareth Vincent Wales 0-0 Turkey Turkey are having a little spell of possession, which has not happened much thus far. At least they were until Jordan James won the ball back for Wales. Wales 0-0 Turkey Tom Lockyer Luton Town defender on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra Wales are asking all the questions at the moment. What's interesting to see is Connor Roberts and Neco Williams are joining Ethan Ampadu in midfield, it allows Jordan James to join the attackers. It looks really fluent and dangerous. Wales 0-0 Turkey Wales threaten again and from another corner. This time it is rolled short for Sorba Thomas to whip in a cross for the unmarked Joe Rodon, but the centre-back's shot - a half-volley on his weaker left foot - sails over the bar. Wales 0-0 Turkey Turkey's squad is full of players who play for powerful clubs, but they have made little impression on this game as yet. Wales have dominated. Wales 0-0 Turkey Ethan Ampadu tries his luck from 30 yards. It's a belting strike - but the ball arrows a couple of yards wide. More promise from Wales, though. Wales 0-0 Turkey Helen Ward Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales You can tell Wales are trying new things, they look inventive and full of ideas. A very exciting first 13 minutes. Wales 0-0 Turkey Nathan Blake Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales A very busy start from Wales, a lot of movement and rotation. Wales are playing at a really high tempo, Sorba Thomas is in the team to add that extra energy, that's what we're seeing so far. Wales 0-0 Turkey Brennan Johnson wins a free-kick down the right. The Tottenham man has started brightly. Wales 0-0 Turkey Mark Poyser BBC Radio Wales football commentator Still the early stages and Craig Bellamy hasn’t stopped barking

orders at his team, pacing around his technical area. He is kicking every ball and applauding every move from his

team. Wales 0-0 Turkey Wales threaten again, as Sorba Thomas' corner reaches Aaron Ramsey at the near post but he can only poke wide. A shame, as it was a nicely worked corner routine from the home side. Wales 0-0 Turkey Another backheel! This time it is from Connor Roberts, but it is just a tad too heavy for Brennan Johnson. Wales are enjoying themselves here. Wales 0-0 Turkey Tom Lockyer Luton Town defender on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra What a brilliant bit of play from Brennan Johnson, that backheel was outstanding. Aaron Ramsey will be kicking himself, it's come off his shoulder. What a chance for Wales, good start. Wales 0-0 Turkey Oh so close to a special start to Craig Bellamy's reign, as Brennan Johnson's sweet backheel allows Connor Roberts time and space to drill in an inviting cross. Aaron Ramsey rises unmarked in the middle - but his header sails narrowly over. That would have been a fine goal. Wales 0-0 Turkey Helen Ward Former Wales striker on BBC Radio Wales I think this change of formation will suit Aaron Ramsey, having him a bit higher up the pitch might allow him to find those pockets of space, which he's so effective in. He's got the freedom to play and has that safety net of Jordan James and Ethan Ampadu behind him. Wales 0-0 Turkey Dafydd Pritchard BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium Wales' player positions after the first couple of minutes reinforce the idea that Craig Bellamy's reign is going to be a lot of fun. Connor Roberts is inverting into midfield from right-back as he did under Bellamy at Burnley, Neco Williams has surged upfield from left-back and none of the attacking players are offering themselves as a conventional centre-forward. Where we're going, we don't need positions. Wales 0-0 Turkey A thumping early challenge from Joe Rodon on Kenan Yildiz, the Juventus teenager, sets the tone for Wales - and prompts a roar around the Cardiff City Stadium. Wales 0-0 Turkey Wales are lining up with Brennan Johnson down the right flank and Sorba Thomas on the left. It appears there is no centre-forward, with Aaron Ramsey and Harry Wilson operating as a pair of false nines. Wales 0-0 Turkey Dafydd Pritchard BBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium A warm embrace between head coaches Craig Bellamy and Vincenzo Montella just before kick-off. They would have made for a prolific and pacey strike partnership had they ever played together. Wales 0-0 Turkey We are under way at the Cardiff City Stadium - and in the Craig Bellamy Wales era. Wales v Turkey (19: 45 BST) Wales manager Craig Bellamy speaking to S4C: "Sorba Thomas is in the squad for his energy, his pace and his ability to run in behind. He's been great this week, he's deserved his place. "I'm interested to see how tonight plays out, we've put in a lot of work and we'll see how much of that comes out tonight. "I want to see what we're like without the ball - are we able to press and commit? With the ball are we willing to be patient and utilise space? I'm really looking forward to seeing the understanding between the players. " This video can not be played Craig Bellamy: 'I’m going to enjoy this' - new Wales boss Nations League: Wales v Turkey Venue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Friday, 6 September Kick-off: 19: 45 BST Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio Wales, Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra; live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app Craig Bellamy will begin his much-anticipated reign as Wales head coach on Friday with a Nations League match against Turkey in Cardiff. Former Wales captain Bellamy, 45, succeeded Rob Page in July and has used this first week of training to start implementing a progressive new style of play. The first examination of those methods will come at Cardiff City Stadium against a Turkey side that reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 this summer. “It's going to be a very proud moment. I've worked hard for this and I'm going to recognise that, ” said Bellamy. “But that moment when the game gets going, I'm not paid to be emotional. I'm paid to make the best decisions possible on the side. “That's the business I'm in straight away. Of course I'm proud and I'm fully aware that the moment is going to catch me. But it has to leave very quickly because there's a big responsibility and the players need me as well in that moment. “When I look back on my career I wished I'd enjoyed it more. I'm fully aware of what it means representing your country. But I want to enjoy it by being calm and clear on every situation that can occur in the game. ” Wilson once more follows Bellamy lead at another Wales crossroads The games, goals and quotes that defined Bellamy's Wales days New 'exciting' Wales under Bellamy, says Roberts Bellamy earned 78 caps and scored 19 goals for Wales during a stellar playing career which included spells at clubs such as Manchester City, Liverpool and Newcastle United. He missed out on representing his country at a major tournament, retiring from international football less than three years before Wales qualified for back-to-back European Championships and a World Cup. Having served his coaching apprenticeship under now-Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany at Burnley and Anderlecht, Bellamy has returned to his homeland with the aim of taking Wales to the 2026 World Cup. Before qualifying starts next March, however, Wales have a Nations League campaign to navigate in Group B4 alongside Turkey, Montenegro and Iceland. Bellamy has only been working with his players since Monday, but has already made a big impression, with senior figures such as Connor Roberts and Harry Wilson expressing their excitement about the expansive new playing style. That will be put to the test against a strong Turkey side on Friday. Although the stakes might be relatively lower compared to World Cup qualifiers, the Nations League can still provide a back-up route to major tournaments via play-offs. And while results remain important in these games, Bellamy is aiming to instigate longer-term change. “I see a young team, see a lot of talent coming through but, if I'm honest, I see a very good team right now, ” he said. “The way I'm looking to try and play with Wales is a little different to what they've done before. I need to be true to me but, with the talented players we have, if we can tweak and adapt one or two little bits it will give us a huge benefit going into future games. “I'm conscious of a period in stamping on how we are going to play. It would be a little bit crazy for me to expect it straight away, but of course I will try. “You talk about building blocks and future games, but this is your country, playing for Wales. Who's to say you are going to have future games? Who is going to say you are good enough for that? Who's to say I'm good enough for that? Every game is important, it's your national team. ” This video can not be played Feast of Football: New Wales manager Craig Bellamy chats to Ashley Williams Wales are without several attacking midfielders due to injury, with Bournemouth’s David Brooks, Leeds United’s Daniel James and Rabbi Matondo of Rangers all ruled out. Ipswich Town pair Nathan Broadhead and Wes Burns are also missing through injury. With James and Matondo forced to withdraw after the squad was announced, Wales called up Cardiff City playmaker Rubin Colwill and teenage Leeds midfielder Charlie Crew. There are two uncapped players in the squad, Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow and left-back Owen Beck, who is on loan at Blackburn Rovers from Liverpool. Turkey are without full-back Ferdi Kadioglu as the new Brighton and Hove Albion signing is injured. Two other defenders, Rangers’ Ridvan Yilmaz and Ozan Kabak of Hoffenheim, are also missing with injuries, as is Bournemouth forward Enes Unal. Wales have only won one of their past five matches against Turkey (two draws, two defeats), winning 2-0 at Euro 2020. Turkey have failed to win any of their four away matches against Wales (two draws, two defeats), scoring just one goal in those four games, a Yusuf Yazıcı penalty in a 1-1 draw in November 2023. Wales have failed to score in their past three games, with their most recent match a 4-0 defeat by Slovakia in June. They have not gone four without a goal since September 2012, with new boss Craig Bellamy playing in three of those four matches. Turkey are winless in their past five away matches (two draws, three defeats), having won six of their previous seven on the road before this run. Wales have only lost three of their past 30 home matches in all competitions (17 wins, 10 draws). Two of those losses were in the Nations League against the Netherlands and Poland in 2022. Turkey have only lost two of their past 11 matches in the Nations League (five wins, four draws), although they did lose their most recent match in September 2022 against a Faroe Islands team ranked 125th in the world. Harry Wilson has had a hand in five goals in his past seven appearances for Wales (two goals, three assists), with one of those assists coming against Turkey in November last year. Last Updated 6th September 2024 at 21: 01 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Craig Bellamy Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Vincenzo Montella Formation: 5 - 4 - 1 To watch and listen, you need to enable Java Script in your browser. Wales v Turkey. BBC Radio Wales. Audio Wales v Turkey BBC Radio Wales Listen live Cymru v Twrci. BBC Radio Cymru. Audio Cymru v Twrci BBC Radio Cymru Listen live Rob wants to hear your views on Wales v Turkey. BBC Radio Wales. Rob wants to hear your views on Wales v Turkey BBC Radio Wales Listen here at 21: 45 UEFA Nations League All competitions All competitions All competitions Wales have only won one of their last five matches against Türkiye (D2 L2), winning 2-0 at EURO 2020. Türkiye have failed to win any of their four away matches against Wales (D2 L2), scoring just one goal in those four games, a Yusuf Yazıcı penalty in a 1-1 draw in November 2023. Wales have failed to score in their last three games, with their most recent match a 4-0 defeat to Slovakia in June. They haven’t gone four without a goal since September 2012, with new boss Craig Bellamy playing in three of those four matches. Türkiye are winless in their last five away matches (D2 L3), having won six of their previous seven on the road before this run. Wales have only lost three of their last 30 home matches in all competitions (W17 D10), although two of those losses were in the UEFA Nations League, against the Netherlands and Poland in 2022. Türkiye have only lost two of their last 11 matches in the UEFA Nations League (W5 D4), although they did lose their most recent match in September 2022 against a Faroe Islands team ranked 125th in the world. Harry Wilson has had a hand in five goals in his last seven appearances for Wales (2 goals, 3 assists), with one of those assists coming against Türkiye in November last year. Cenk Tosun has scored three goals in his last four appearances for Türkiye, despite all games coming as a sub and playing just 45 minutes across those matches. He has 21 goals for the national side, with only Hakan Şükür (51), Burak Yılmaz (31) and Tuncay Şanlı (22) scoring more. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.