The former Wales captain added: “But you [the media] were concerned, you were thinking: ‘I wonder what he’s going to be like?’ I understand that as well.

“You’ll see me even calmer and kinder when it goes wrong. Now is the worst period you can get me in because my emotions are everywhere. Trust me, you get nowhere being that way.

“I’m not naive enough to know those moments aren’t coming. I don’t know when but it’s going to happen. I feel like some are waiting for it happen. I know that and I have to stay calm with that.”

Bellamy was booked during Wales’ win over Iceland but, other than being enthusiastic on the touchline, he has shown no signs of the red mist which descended on more than one occasion during his eventful playing career.

The 45-year-old has been composed during media interviews, giving long and detailed answers as he shares his thoughts about the game.

That cooler approach has helped him make an excellent start to his Wales tenure, with three wins and three draws taking his team to the top of Nations League Group B4 and securing promotion to the competition’s top division.

Bellamy has also instilled an exciting new style of play – bold and creative on the ball, tenacious and relentless out of possession.