The World Cup is now so close you can almost taste it.
This week, manager Rob Page reveals the 26-man squad he'll be taking to Qatar to play in Wales' first global tournament for 64 years.
It will be a proud moment for the country and the wait is almost over; on Wednesday, in his home town of Tylorstown, Page will let Wales and the world know who has made the plane. Some decisions will be easy, others will be agonising.
Here we look at who will likely make the cut for the competition.
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GOALKEEPERS (3)
Wayne Hennessey (Nottingham Forest) Age 35
Set to be the No.1 in Qatar. Was heroic in the World Cup play-off final against Ukraine and never lets Wales down. Not playing much at Nottingham Forest but that won't bother Page too much.
Danny Ward (Leicester City) Age 29
A rocky start to the season for the Foxes but has since re-found form as Leicester City have too. Was No 1 at the last Euros but is likely to play second fiddle to Hennessey in Qatar.
Adam Davies (Sheffield United) Age 30
Played most of his club football with Barnsley, before a move to Bramall Lane via Stoke City. Third choice behind Hennessey and Ward and is likely to have the same brief here.
DEFENDERS (8)
Connor Roberts (Burnley) Age 27
Relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season but Roberts' form for the Clarets has been good as Vincent Kompany's side fly high. Should be first-choice right-sided defender this winter.
Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Age 29
Just back from injury, Davies is an absolute mainstay of the Welsh backline. Has 70 caps to his name already and is likely to join the 100 club at some point in the future. So important to Page's system.
Joe Rodon (Rennes, on loan from Tottenham) Age 25
Found game-time hard to find under Antonio Conte and left Tottenham for Ligue 1 in the summer. Doesn't get the credit he deserves on the domestic front. Will be one of the first names on the team sheet.
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Chris Mepham (Bournemouth) Age 25
Likely to be back-up to Davies and Rodon at the heart of defence. Can have the odd dicey moment but will be out to impress and get his chance in one of the group games.
Ethan Ampadu (Spezia, on loan from Chelsea) Age 22
Appears destined to never nail down a place with Chelsea. Spent last season on loan with Venezia and now with Spezia. Can play in defence or in midfield, doubling his importance to Page. Massive player for Wales.
Chris Gunter (AFC Wimbledon) Age 33
Gunter’s vast experience is liked by Wales and he can be expected to travel with the squad, with Page valuing the bond the players hold over just about everything.
Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest) Age 21
Moved to Nottingham Forest in the summer and although Steve Cooper's men have struggled, Williams' energetic displays have remained a constant. Can play on left or right, and with Rhys Norrington-Davies out, his importance has been ratcheted up even further. Could be a big tournament for the youngster.
Ben Cabango (Swansea City) Age 22
Missed the summer games through injury but was included in the last Wales squad and has been impressing for club side Swansea City.
MIDFIELD (8)
Joe Allen (Swansea City) Age 32
It will be a race against time for Allen, who hasn't played for Swansea since September 17. A hamstring issue has sidelined him but Page will want to give him every chance. Allen remains a pivotal figure to Wales and is the glue which helps hold the midfield together. Fingers crossed.
Joe Morrell (Portsmouth) Age 25
A Page favourite, Morrell's place on the plane is likely booked. Set to be a squad player but a valued one.
Aaron Ramsey (Nice) Age 31
Mercurial midfield playmaker, whether he is given an advanced role or deeper one he’ll be the man pulling the strings. Moved to Nice after his Juventus contract was torn up and he completed 90 minutes at the weekend. A huge boost for Page.
Dylan Levitt (Dundee United) Age 21
Moved to former loan club Dundee United permanently in the summer and appears to have done enough to make the cut.
Jonny Williams (Swindon Town) Age 29
A player beset by injury but Page wants people like Williams around the camp. Like Gunter, having personalities of Williams' ilk is key to squad harmony. A substitutes' role beckons.
Matt Smith (MK Dons) Age 22
The Manchester City academy product is a Page favourite and would be seen as cover should Allen's fitness be in question.
Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City) Age 20
Could be Page's wildcard. Like with Allen, Colwill has been struggling with injury but is back training now and could offer something different in Qatar.
Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield Town) Age 23
Another player who can operate in a number of different roles, his versatility would be an asset during tournament football.
FORWARDS (7)
Harry Wilson (Fulham) Age 25
Started the season well with the Cottagers who are defying expectations on their return to the Premier League. Can play out wide or in the hole. Seat booked.
Gareth Bale (LAFC) Age 33
The only doubts we ever have about him are over his fitness. Showed what he can do even in the briefest of cameos at the weekend for new club LAFC. Talisman.
Dan James (Fulham, on loan from Leeds United) Age 24
Left Leeds on loan in the summer in a somewhat strange decision from Whites boss Jesse Marsch. Has always been Wales' dangerman, with his pace scaring the life out of defenders. Guaranteed starter.
Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest) Age 21
Soared into the Premier League with Nottingham Forest but has struggled a tad since. But his creativity and his willingness to have a pop at goal make him a serious threat.
Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth) Age 30
The big striker brings so much to the team - hold-up play, aerial threat, set-piece defensive expertise - and he bangs in crucial goals, too. Just be careful with those elbows, Kieffer son.
Tyler Roberts (QPR, on loan from Leeds United) Age 23
Perhaps the real doubt in the squad. Likely a back-up role from the bench for the forward who has been farmed out on loan to QPR this season. Could an Ollie Cooper or a Luke Harris emerge as a late bolter instead?
Mark Harris (Cardiff City) Age 23
Always makes thing happen when brought into the fray from the bench. Runs his socks off.
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