Wales boss Chris Coleman had nothing but praise for Gareth Bale who continued his scoring streak in the 2-1 victory over Austria at the Liberty Stadium on Wednesday.
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The Tottenham winger netted in the 21st minute before setting up Sam Vokes for a second with 52 minutes played before making way on the hour mark.
It was Bale's tenth goal for Wales and his seventh in his last nine internationals, giving Coleman just his second win since taking charge of the side in January 2012.
After the match a delighted Coleman said: "There are not many players that can do what he does.
"The cross for the second goal was great, he is such a threat and we know when we have him in the team we can afford to go without the ball for periods because he is such a danger when we get it to him.
"He changes the feel of a game and he is a big plus for us when he is playing on that form. He did two things tonight that not many players can do."
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey had pulled out ahead of the game with a calf problem and Coleman is unsure he'll be fit in time for the Gunners' clash with Sunderland on Saturday.
He added: "I don't know if he will be ready for the weekend, it's a tough one but maybe if his calf settles down.
"We maybe could have played him tonight but if something happens and we send him back injured it is not ideal. We are trying to build relationships with clubs.
"When the doctor looked at it and red-flagged it, we could not take that risk. He may have a chance for the weekend but I don't know."
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