Match-winner Gareth Bale says Wales' impressive conclusion to Euro 2012 qualifying is "just the beginning" for Gary Speed and company.
The Tottenham winger again showcased the form that has seen him crowned Wales Footballer of the Year in successive seasons as he grabbed his fifth international goal to seal a 1-0 win over Bulgaria in Sofia on Tuesday night.
That gave the Dragons back-to-back victories in competitive fixtures for the first time since 2005, and is likely to see Speed's side take another significant stride up the FIFA world rankings.
It was also a third in four qualifiers.
"We're building under the new manager and heading in the right direction. We all know what our ultimate goal is but we've got to keep working hard, this is just the beginning," Bale said.
"It's been a great year really. We all knew how disappointed everyone was with how the campaign started (with four straight defeats) and how it was going.
"But since the new gaffer has come in, we're improving all the time.
"He's organised us well, we're trying things and getting the ball down and playing and scoring goals.
"We know there is a long way to go but all the lads are working hard to achieve that long-term goal.
"It's all steps in the right direction at the moment."