Maya Yoshida motivated by 2014 struggles
Defender Maya Yoshida expects Japan to be highly motivated this summer to improve on their miserable showing at the 2014 World Cup finals. The Samurai Blue finished bottom of their group four years...
Veteran Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima happy with Japanese mix
Veteran Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima feels the 2018 World Cup squad has a perfect balance of youth and experience to make their mark in Russia. Kawashima, 35, is one of a number in the current...
Odion Ighalo wary of England
Changchun Yatai striker Odion Ighalo is expecting a tough game when Nigeria face England on Saturday but feels they are capable of picking up a win. The 28-year-old returns to England 18 months after...
Japan head coach Akira Nishino goes for experience
Japan head coach Akira Nishino has named an experienced final 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup and admits it would be a “miracle” if they win their opening match. Japan suffered a setback in...
‘Fresh’ Lewandowski ready for World Cup
Poland's Robert Lewandowski hopes his pre-planning will allow him to be at his peak for the World Cup in Russia next month. The Bayern Munich striker netted 16 times during qualifying, beating Predrag...
Jose Izquierdo fighting for World Cup dream
Brighton winger Jose Izquierdo is hoping to achieve his dream of appearing at a World Cup but must impress Colombia boss Jose Pekerman after being named in the provisional squad. The winger joined the...
Midfielder backs Darren Moore for Baggies role
Grzegorz Krychowiak has thanked West Brom fans for their support during his loan stint at the club, while also giving his backing for Darren Moore to take over on a permanent basis. The Poland...
Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa is the most instantly recognisable of the current crop of Japan players and brings big game experience to a squad otherwise lacking. There are a few Japanese players plying their trade in Europe, such...
James Rodriguez
James Rodriguez helped guide Colombia to the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Brazil four years ago and his performances will be crucial to the South American nation’s hopes in Russia. James won goal of the...
Sadio Mane
Sadio Mane has suffered international heartache in the past and will be desperate to put things right when he links up with Senegal at the World Cup in Russia. Mane scored in each of his country's opening two games...
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