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CRAIG Bellamy has hailed “beyond impressive” Ben Davies as the Tottenham defender prepares to win his 100th cap for Wales.

- PHIL BLANCHE

Craig Bellamy speaks to the media yesterday

Davies is set to become the fourth Welshman to make a century of appearances for his country against Belgium tonight, following Gareth Bale, Chris Gunter and Wayne Hennessey to three figures.

The 32-year-old looks on course to break Bale’s 111-cap record with the Wales captain as consistent as ever, according to Dragons manager Bellamy.

"I watched the game back against Canada (in September) and he was so good," Bellamy said of Davies.

"He was just amazing - every part of his game.

"As good as I've ever seen him play for Wales, that was my feeling.

"We can all agree that he’s been a top player. But we are all very impressed with him as an individual, as a person.

"You can see when he does interviews. He’s very impressive.

"He will be a top manager if he wants to be. Or he could become a director of football, or a CEO.

"He's that level and beyond impressive as a person. His level of consistency - and his consistency of being available - is a credit to him.”

Davies has been a defensive lynchpin during the greatest period in the history of Welsh football.

The Neath-born centre-back or fullback made his Wales debut in a 2-1 win over Scotland in 2012 only a few weeks after his Premier League bow for Swansea.