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Lukaku far from Belgium's only threat - Shoji
Romelu Lukaku Romelu Lukaku is likely to be Gen Shoji's direct opponent at the World Cup, but the Japan defender knows there is far more to Belgium.
Japan survive Nishino's selection gamble but tougher test awaits
Akira Nishino Akira Nishino threatened to undo his own good work by making six changes against Poland, but Japan somehow clung on in the World Cup.
Japan fear Lewandowski backlash in key Group H clash
Eiji Kawashima Poland have little to play for against Japan but coach Akira Nishino says that is no reason to underestimate striker Robert Lewandowski.
Mane and Senegal holding no fear for Japan
Akira Nishino After winning their opening World Cup Group H meeting, Japan are not running scared of Senegal ahead of Sunday's clash in Ekaterinburg.
Halilhodzic sacked by Japan two months before World Cup
Vahid Halilhodžić With only two months until Russia 2018, Japan have parted company with head coach Vahid Halilhodzic and appointed Akira Nishino.
Misao, Ideguchi and Asano miss out as Japan name final World Cup squad
Akira Nishino Kento Misao, Yosuke Ideguchi and Takuma Asano are the unlucky three as Akira Nishino selects his final 23-man Japan World Cup squad.
