Neco Williams is on the cusp of fulfilling an ambition five years in the making.
The Liverpool full-back was an enthralled observer when Wales surged to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 and dreamed of representing his country at the next edition.
That hope could become a reality later this week when Wales kick off their European Championship campaign by facing Switzerland in their Group A opener in Baku, with Williams having started each of their two warm-up friendlies.
“I remember watching Euro 2016 like it was yesterday and every time I saw Wales score or win it gave me goose bumps,” said the Academy graduate.