"Unfortunately for fans of the tim pel-droed cenedlaethol Cymru, the following article, published in this corner of the information superhighway nine years ago, is still completely relevant today. Since Mark Hughes scored the winner for Wales against England in 1984, the two neighbours and rivals have met on the association-football pitch six times. England have won all six of those matches, to the cumulative tune of 14-1."
"Wales have only lost twice in 11 matches under Craig Bellamy. Only one of those losses was in a competitive fixture, and in that they came from three down against Belgium only to ship the point they surely deserved right at the end. Plus they've been good to watch, and Bellamy says he and his team are turning up this evening with a view to having a right go."
England have won six consecutive matches against Wales since 1984, producing a combined scoreline of 14-1. Wales' last victory in the fixture dates to 1977, when Leighton James slotted a penalty after being fouled by Peter Shilton; prior to that the last win was in 1936, when Molineux participants wore black armbands to mourn King George V. England play at home and enter the match as clear favourites. Wales have suffered only two defeats in 11 matches under Craig Bellamy, including a competitive match where a late equaliser denied a deserved win. Wales have offered attractive football and intend to approach the game positively. Kick-off is at 7.45pm UK time.
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