Davies has been a pivotal figure for Wales under Craig Bellamy and is the only player to feature in all 14 of the current national head coach’s matches.

And the left-back feels Wales are blessed to have his former international team-mate in charge.

“The biggest thing is the standards he sets. I remember as a player, when you talk about intimidating figures in the dressing room, he was definitely one,” Davies said of Bellamy.

“You’d expect him to be on your case, you’d have to perform in training, you’d have to be on time, because if you weren’t, he’d let you know.”

Davies considers Bellamy one of the best captains, and now manager, he has played under.

“It was intense and hard, but you knew the levels you had to reach. I expected nothing different as a coach and he’s probably surpassed all expectations that I had. He’s been brilliant so far.

“We’ve got a really talented manager and someone who I think within Welsh football we’re very lucky to have where he is now because he can go on to do bigger and better things.”