LONDON ¨C Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu said his team¡¯s historic 1-0 win against England on Tuesday will give it the confidence to make a major impact at the World Cup.
Kaoru Mitoma¡¯s composed finish in the first half of the friendly at Wembley condemned England to its?first ever defeat at the hands of an Asian nation.
After two losses and a draw in three previous meetings dating back to 1995, Japan was finally able to savor a victory over England on a memorable evening for Moriyasu¡¯s side.
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