The final international break of 2025 is upon us, and for Craig Bellamy, the objective is clear.
The head coach is bidding to guide Wales to second place in group J as his side look to secure a more favourable draw for the World Cup play-offs in March.
Six points from their November double header with Liechtenstein and North Macedonia will do the trick, although even four points would be enough - as long as the sole victory came against the latter.
But the press conference that followed the squad announcement was understandably dominated by the news that Bellamy was on the list of contenders to replace Brendan Rodgers as Celtic boss.
Following what was the Northern Irishman's second departure from the Glasgow club, Bellamy - who scored nine goals in 15 appearances for the Bhoys during a loan spell in the second half of the 2004-05 campaign - was swiftly installed as one of the favourites to take the job.
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After Martin O'Neill - the man who was at the helm when Bellamy played for Celtic - returned to the reigning Scottish Premiership champions as interim boss, Bellamy faced the Welsh media to preview his side's upcoming fixtures while discussing his squad selections.
But the 46-year-old also had the opportunity to have his say on the Celtic situation. His response was an emphatic one.
"It's not on my radar - and it won't be on my radar," Bellamy said when quizzed about the Celtic vacancy.
"I can understand the links because I played there. But to me, I love what I'm doing at this present moment.
"I have to be honest, I'm completely focused on what's to come."
"It looks like it's going to be a play-off in March, we know that and to me, that's all I'm focused on and I know it's a little bit cliched, but it's the honest truth," added the head coach.
"I couldn't want for anything more than what I have at this present moment and that's where it lies with me."
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So that's that then, right?
For the time being, you would certainly think so. Although it could well be a sign of things to come, particularly if Bellamy can achieve his dream by guiding his country to next summer's global showpiece in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Having gone nine games without losing after being named as Rob Page's successor last year, Wales have now lost four of their last five matches - albeit with each of those losses coming against sides higher up in the FIFA rankings - under Bellamy.
And the former striker will know only too well that the next two camps could be pivotal in defining his legacy as national team boss.
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Of course, his impact will go beyond just results.
The style shift has been evident from the word go against Turkey in Bellamy's first match as boss in September 2024, while he has looked to introduce younger players that can slot in seamlessly when called upon in the future.
But ultimately, the Red Wall at the very least expect their side to be competitive in the play-offs, and anything other than qualification for the World Cup will be viewed as a failure.
To his credit, that's exactly how Bellamy also sees the situation.
Progress on the big stage will only enhance his reputation as a head coach, and with that, more clubs like Celtic would likely come calling in the future.
For the time being though, there is still some serious business to be done, starting at the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz on Saturday.
