Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu explained the Premier League's influence on his side following their remarkable comeback win over Germany at the World Cup.
The Samurai Blue produced one of the shocks of the tournament by coming from behind to beat Germany 2-1 on Wednesday in Qatar. Ilkay Gundogan put the Germans ahead from the penalty spot before changes from Moriyasu inspired a comeback.
Ritsu Doan slotted in from close range before former Arsenal man Takuma Asano completed the shock with a finish from a narrow angle. The victory came after Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1, which lit up the World Cup in Qatar.
