WALES wing Hallam Amos only has eyes for the European quarter-finals after his dream return from injury.

The 21-year-old has timed his comeback from a dislocated shoulder perfectly – he can help secure a last-eight tie in the Challenge Cup for Newport Gwent Dragons and is likely to be named in Warren Gatland’s Six Nations squad on Tuesday.

Amos helped put the Dragons on the brink of the quarters by crossing for a try after just 50 seconds in last Friday’s 31-18 victory against Castres, his first game since being helped from the field at Twickenham in the World Cup win against England.

Now he will be part of a side that heads to Sale on Thursday for a shootout for Pool Two top spot and a home quarter-final.

The Dragons have spluttered in the Guinness Pro12 but have sparkled in Europe for the second successive season.

They secured a quarter-final berth in 2015 by running Newcastle ragged and Amos has demanded that they maintain their expansive approach in Salford.

“The last time we went to England in the Challenge Cup we put in a good performance and came away with a convincing victory so hopefully we can do the same again,” he said.

“It’s going to be a massive one, deciding who tops the group and gets that home quarter-final. It’s a huge game and we will go into it looking to play like we did in the first half against Castres.

“I don’t know what it is about Europe but over the last couple of years we have played really well. We’ve done it away from home against Pau, Stade Francais and Newcastle, going into Sale we will have to play with that confidence.

“We showed intent against Castres, spinning turnovers out wide and that bore fruit with some nice tries.

“If we play with that attacking intent it is obvious for all to see that we are a decent side that can put points on the board.”

Amos is likely to be named in Gatland’s squad for the Six Nations this week and will then have the Sharks fixture and a home Pro12 game against Leinster to prove his sharpness ahead of Wales’ Ireland opener.

However, the wing/full-back insists it’s regional duty rather than Test rugby on his mind after a rapid return from shoulder surgery.

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“It's a great time to be involved, we had a good run in Europe last year so hopefully we can go one better to make the final then go on and win it this year,” he said.

“I’m only just back from injury and other boys are playing really well so I haven’t thought too much (about Wales), I just wanted to get back on the pitch with the Dragons and whatever happens happens.

“I was always aiming for this sort of time and I am back a couple of weeks ahead of schedule, which is good.

“You can do all the fitness and training you want but nothing prepares you for a match and I looked up at the clock and there were only seven minutes gone and I was wondering whether I was going to be able to make half-time!

“It’s great to be back out there and the more game time you get the easier it becomes.”