Craig Bellamy targets 'massive' victory

Captain Craig Bellamy says it would be "massive" if Wales beat Group Four leaders Germany on their own soil on Wednesday night.

The Germans lead Wales by a point in the World Cup qualifying group but John Toshack's men are hoping to cause an upset in Monchengladbach.

"It would be massive for us to get an away win against a team like Germany," said West Ham striker Bellamy.

"And then it would really set us up in the group."

Bellamy says he will be inspired by the example set by Owain Glyndwr, who beat the English at Pilleth in 1402 - and has the tattoo to prove it.

"I'm massive on Owain Glyndwr," said the 29-year-old. "He's the biggest Welsh hero we have ever had.

"I've done my Welsh history and he is my hero because of what he stood for.

"I'm Welsh and I wanted to know where we are in the world.

"I've got the Battle of Pilleth going down my arm. I've been working on it for about 2½ years."

And Bellamy would also be content with a draw against the Germans.

He added: "A draw would be a very good result as well but we've got to go out there and do as well as we can and work as hard for each other.

"Hopefully, on the day that may be enough for us to get something."

Bellamy, who started for the first time in a year in Saturday's 2-0 win over Liechtenstein, is confident of getting his name on the scoresheet at Borussia Park.

"We can score goals against decent teams and there is no more decent side than Germany," he stated.

"It may sound strange but to play against the bigger, better teams is easier.

"You know what to expect, you know you are going to be up against it and you know you have to be right on top of your game, otherwise it will be a very tough evening."

And Toshack says Wales need to try to play good football if they are to have any hope of getting a result.

"We are coming here and we know it's a vital game for us," he told the BBC.

"A positive result could really put the cat amongst the pigeons in this group and that's what we've got to try to do.

"If we want to try and win, we've got to try and play well."

But Toshack concedes he is almost hoping that Wales are not awarded a penalty after missing one in each of the last three group games.

Bellamy, Gareth Bale and Jason Koumas have all failed from the spot, with Bale's the most crucial miss in the 2-1 loss in Russia.

"It would be a load off my mind if we don't get one!" joked Toshack.

Defender Chris Gunter says Wales must start picking up points on the road if they are to qualify for South Africa in 2010.

Wales have drawn games on both of their previous visits to Germany since its reunification, holding them to a 1-1 draw in Dusseldorf in 1995 and a goalless draw in Frankfurt in 2007.