Wales forward Elise Hughes says a World Cup place would be a lifelong dream come true, but Albania must come first.
Elise Hughes has a big dream, and she knows it starts with a job in front of her. The Wales forward says reaching the World Cup would fulfil an ambition she has carried for most of her life. Before she lets herself think about that stage, though, Albania stand in the way.
Hughes is clear about her priorities. The World Cup is the destination, but she is keeping her attention on the next match rather than looking too far down the road. That is the kind of mindset that carries a squad through a qualifying campaign, where every game can swing the outlook.
For a player who has given so much to the Wales cause, the prospect of a World Cup appearance carries real emotional weight. It is the stage every footballer imagines as a kid, and Hughes admits it would be a special moment to get there.
The message from the Wales camp is simple: handle business against Albania, keep the momentum going, and let the bigger dream take care of itself. If Hughes and her team-mates do that, the stage she has always wanted could come into view.
