Daniel James' Euro 2020 experience has made the Wales winger all the more determined to get to the World Cup as the Leeds new boy looks to end the year with a bang for club and country.
Gareth Bale's dramatic stoppage-time hat-trick goal sealed a thrilling 3-2 qualifying win over Belarus in Kazan on Sunday, keeping hopes of Qatar 2022 qualification on track.
Few expect anything other than Belgium running away with Group E given their quality, but Wales believe they can usurp the Czech Republic and qualify via the play-offs.
Robert Page's side will move second if they beat Estonia on Wednesday and James, who made his major tournament debut in the summer, is confident they can reach their first World Cup since 1958.
"I had a great two seasons there," he added. "I learned so much, played with great players.
"The manager (Ole Gunnar Solskjaer) brought me in and he fully trusted in me and I will always thank him for that.
"I had a great time there, great memories, but it's a new chapter in my career now and it's one that I'm fully looking forward to."
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