Honda targets quarter-final spot for Japan

The Milan midfielder was one of his country's stand-out players in South Africa four years ago, scoring two goals in four matches as Japan exited in the second round after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay.

And the 27-year-old believes his side can go one better in Brazil this year, as they look to progress from Group C, where they have been drawn against Ivory Coast, Greece and Colombia.

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