Beating England will boost Japan's World Cup challenge: Moriyasu

Kaoru Mitoma's composed finish in the first half of the friendly at Wembley condemned England to their 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 were finally able to savour a victory over England on a memorable evening for Moriyasu's side. Hundreds of Japanese fans inside Wembley serenaded their heroes at the final whistle, with the ecstatic players dancing with delight on the pitch. "We had some great fighters today.