David Brooks hopes scoring Wales' winning goal against the Republic of Ireland can help him move on from the anguish of his long-term injuries.
But Brooks is now playing regularly again, heading Wales' Nations League winner against the Republic on Sunday.
"That's always a worry when you get injured, especially after you've been out for 12 months," he said.
"The first game that I played 90 minutes in for 19 months was the game just before this one for Bournemouth.
"I'm just delighted to get 90 minutes last week and 82 minutes here and it's great that I've started to get back on the scoresheet, so I'm just looking forward and trying to stay fit.