Gareth Bale walked the walk after talking the talk six years ago and is hoping to, again, be Wales ' talisman as they look to surprise the world.
Last time they shocked the continent. Now they have their sights set on the globe. Wales will be competing in their first World Cup since 1958, ending their 64-year wait for a finals appearance when they beat Ukraine in a play-off earlier this year. They've been paired in a group with England, who are fancied to top the standings.
Iran and the USA provide very beatable opposition, but Wales were written off by some before they finished top of their Euro 2016 group, which also included the Three Lions. Bale scored in a 2-1 defeat to England in Lens - the only group game they didn't win - with Daniel Sturridge getting a stoppage time winner.
