Two Gareth Bale goals clinched a 2-1 in Andorra in their opening Group B fixture last month, and they more than held their own in a 0-0 draw against a strong Bosnia-Herzegovina side in Cardiff on Friday.
That point leaves Wales top of the group, although Belgium and Israel remain a point behind having only played once.
"These players have grown up," he said.
"They're not scared of it, they've accepted the compliment of being called the 'golden generation'.
"That's a huge compliment, I've told them they've got to earn it and they knew the pressure going into the game.
"There was a big crowd for a reason but they didn't disappoint. If we beat Cyprus I think it will have been a productive camp."
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