Nathan Blake says the collapse of Craig Bellamy's proposed move to Burnley puts Wales in a hard position heading into Nations League A. Bellamy, 47, was tipped to become the Clarets’ head coach only for his link to Turf Moor to fall through.

He is now in the third year of his four‑year contract with the FAW and will guide Wales against Portugal, Denmark and Norway from September to November. The failed move raises questions about the stability and direction of the national side.

Blake worries that the confusion could erode respect and affect player morale. "It puts Wales in a hard position," he told the BBC’s Feast of Football podcast. "Going away and coming back is tough… if you think the level of respect will be the same, I don’t think it is."

The uncertainty may impact training camps, match selection and overall confidence as Wales prepares for the competitive campaign ahead.