Craig Bellamy has enjoyed the “best year of my life” as he plots to take Wales a step closer to the World Cup in Belgium on Monday.

Bellamy remains undefeated after nine games – five wins and four draws – and the Welsh record of 10 matches unbeaten, set under Mark Hughes between 2001 and 2003, will be equalled by avoiding defeat in Brussels.

The Group J qualifier at the King Baudouin Stadium will be the final fixture of Bellamy’s first 12 months in the job after his appointment last summer.

“It would be a huge push (to win for qualification). But whatever it will be, it rolls on if we get beat,” said Bellamy.

“But it’s going to happen. Do I live in fear of it? Not at all. I don’t live that way.

“I’ve had so many setbacks in my life, it’s OK. I’m still here. And I’ve actually just had

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