Craig Bellamy aims high after Wales’ Nations League draw

Martinez described Norway as “European football’s form team” after Manchester City striker Erilng Haaland inspired them to a flawless World Cup qualification campaign.

And Bellamy said he had recently watched the side who will appear in this summer’s finals, admitting they and Denmark were “reasonably similar”.

“But they were all going to be tough, that’s why you’re in League A,” he added. “It’s the top 16 teams in Europe. They are good quality games which they’re going to be.”

The campaign will kick off in September, including four fixtures in a congested opening window that could test Wales’ squad.

The hope will be that it comes following a World Cup appearance in Canada, Mexico and the United States should they successfully navigate the play-offs, with either Northern Ireland or Italy final opponents if Bosnia are beaten.

Asked about whether the chance to take his country to a major finals – having never appeared there as a player – was something tempting to look ahead to, Bellamy said: “It’s one game at a time.

“We’ve just got to beat Bosnia, that’s it. I wish I could look forward more, but I don’t.

“Bosnia is the most important, it’s a real tough game, and all my focus and energy is on that moment. The rest will take care of itself.”