Despite the gulf in quality between recent opponents and Wales, North Macedonia have shown they can trouble high-calibre teams. They have recorded at least three shots on target in each of their last 12 international fixtures, including matches against England and Croatia.

While Wales, under Bellamy, have conceded three or more shots on target in just three of their seven games, two of those instances occurred away from home – potentially exposing a weakness on the road.

A strong home record in winning corners makes this selection a promising one. North Macedonia has hit this mark in six of their last eight internationals and 12 of their last 15 home matches – including v Italy.

Wales, meanwhile, concede an average of 5.14 corners per game under Bellamy. They have allowed at least three corners in five of their seven matches, and with both instances of restricting their opponents coming at home, Macedonia’s chances of hitting three corners look solid.

Just as Sheehan is prone to fouling, he also attracts them. In his four international starts under Bellamy, he has drawn at least one foul in each, averaging 1.75 fouls won per match. His club form supports this, with an impressive 2.38 fouls won per 90 for Bolton.

North Macedonia’s midfielders have committed 11 fouls in their last six games, increasing the likelihood of Sheehan being targeted.

While Wales is the superior side, North Macedonia’s home record demands respect. The visitors remain unbeaten under Bellamy (W4, D3), but their away record (W1, D2) adds a degree of risk.

North Macedonia’s six-game winning streak, all without conceding, highlights their defensive strength, but with those victories coming against teams outside the top 99, they are yet to prove themselves at this level.

The last time they faced a top 30 side, Croatia dismantled them 3-0. Wales should have enough quality to, at the very least, avoid defeat.

Williams has committed a foul in three of his last four internationals, aligning with his 0.9 fouls per 90 average at Nottingham Forest. While he has only reached 2+ fouls twice in his last six Wales appearances, North Macedonia’s right side poses a significant challenge.

Their attacking right-sided players have drawn 13 fouls in their last three games, suggesting Williams will be forced into multiple challenges more than many would anticipate.

An unlikely choice given his centre-back role, but recent trends justify this selection. Davies scored for Wales on Saturday and has taken a shot in each of his last three international games, hitting the target in two.

For Tottenham, he has registered a shot in five of his last seven matches, showing he is more than capable of getting into attacking positions.