"I think the physicality is clear and it has been for a few years It has become a running game. It has become beyond extreme with the physical capabilities. We found it with Burnley we built a Championship team that could come out of small spaces. Then go to the Premier League: cyborgs, that's what you're up against. It was unreal. They just run you but also have ridiculous ability that's why you pay 80m for that type of profile."
"I was like: Give me the toughest.' Look, I'm fully aware I could get beaten and can I say this? get my ass kicked but what would I gain from playing a lesser team, where we know where we are? This is a tough game. We'll see where we are. It gives us a good opportunity to be able to get better."
Premier League players combine extreme physicality and high running capacity with technical ability, prompting comparisons to 'cyborgs' and influencing tactical approaches. Thomas Tuchel noted the return of long throws and suggested England consider adding long balls to their attacking options. Wales scheduled friendlies against higher-ranked Canada and England to measure progress and to prepare for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium four days after the Wembley fixture. Craig Bellamy deliberately chose tough opposition despite accepting the risk of defeat, viewing challenging matches as opportunities for improvement. The Canada match in Swansea is the first men's home game there since November 2020 and Bellamy expects a sell-out crowd.
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