Craig Bellamy aims high after Wales draw in the UEFA Nations League

Martinez described Norway as “European football’s team” after Manchester City striker Erling Haaland inspired them with a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign.

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

He added: “But all the matches will be difficult, and that is why you are in the first league.” “They are the 16 best teams in Europe. They are playing good games, which they will do.”

The season will start in September, including four matches in a busy opening window that could test the Wales squad.

The hope will be that this comes after World Cup appearances in Canada, Mexico and the United States if they make it through the qualifiers, with them facing Northern Ireland or Italy in the final if Bosnia loses.

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

“We have to beat Bosnia, that’s all. I wish I could look forward more, but I don’t.

“Bosnia is the most important, it is a very difficult match, and all my focus and energy are on that moment. The rest will take care of itself.”