Reo Hatate reckons his Champions League experience with Celtic can help him be a star at next year's World Cup with Japan.
Japan became the first team to qualify for the Finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico after a win against Bahrain last week.
Hatate was an unused sub again but he's convinced playing on the highest stage with Celtic could help him gain a place in the World Cup.
Hatate said: "When you score a goal in the Champions League, as I have, it gives you enormous confidence as a player.
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"I think we did very well in the Champions League this season.
"If I manage to get into the team for the World Cup, I will certainly use the confidence I took from playing in the Champions League.
"I was disappointed not to play against Bahrain, but I was delighted we have achieved our minimum goal of qualifying for the World Cup Finals.
"My personal ambition now is to play in the World Cup next year.
"I want to play against Saudi Arabia and show my ability and I want to show the manager I deserve to be in the squad."
