Aaron Ramsey insists he is still as determined as ever to star for both club and country amid his Juventus struggles.
Ramsey excelled again in Wales’ colours with two goals in their 5-1 demolition of Belarus.
The midfielder now has three goals for his country this term but none for Juve, where he has struggled for game time amid criticism of his fitness.
He has only started one game for the Italian giants this season - sparking speculation of a potential return to the Premier League in January.
But he will captain Wales on Tuesday evening against Belgium in his second start in four days as Gareth Bale is on the bench following his return from two months out.
Ramsey,30, said: “Every time I have the opportunity I want to be out on the pitch helping contribute to my team winning that game.
“Every time is a very special moment and very proud moment for me so don’t listen to anything said about me.
“I know exactly how I feel about representing my country or playing for my club and I want to do it as often and as many times as I can.
“I still feel good and feel like I can produce performances so hopefully there’s many more to come.
“There’s nobody as proud as me when I step onto that pitch.
“I’ve not had the amount of game minutes or match minutes I would have liked to have had but I’m feeling good.
“I’ve had a good week’s training and we played well the other night.
“I am feeling fresh for Belgium.
“To qualify for a World Cup, these opportunities won’t come along very often.
“It might be the last time we have an opportunity as good as this.”
Bale won his 100th cap for Wales against Belarus when he played the first half after previously not playing since September due to a hamstring tear.
Ramsey , who now has 70 caps and 20 goals, reckons success gets sweeter as you age.
He reflected: “I think you just appreciate everything and take things in a little bit more.
“Playing for Wales is very special and a very proud moment for me so I make sure I make the most of every opportunity.
“But there’s still a lot of years left in my legs yet.”
Wales need just a point in their final qualifier to clinch second and a potential home play-off semi-final tie for Qatar 2022.
Ramsey added: “We have a game now to finish the job off.”
