The Latest Breaking News from Hajime Moriyasu

Tokyo (AFP) - Midfielder Reo Hatate earned a recall to Japan's squad on Thursday for pre-World Cup friendlies on the back of impressive performances for Celtic in the Champions League.

Kobe (Japan) (AFP) - Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu hailed his World Cup-bound team's strength in depth after ringing the changes in a 4-1 thrashing of Ghana on Friday.

Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda have been included in the Kirin Cup squad.

Hajime Moriyasu wants the pace of the Japanese team to be their main weapon ahead of the big one in Qatar.

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says his team have nothing to fear and are aiming for at least the quarter-finals after being drawn in a tough World Cup group containing former champions Spain and Germany.

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) - Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu warned his team they will need to shape up if they are to meet their target of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals after drawing 1-1 with Vietnam in their final qualifier on Tuesday.

Tokyo (AFP) - Two-goal hero Kaoru Mitoma could be Japan's secret weapon at the World Cup and will also hope to eventually make his mark in the Premier League with a Brighton side crying out for firepower.

The Parkhead talisman is continuing his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained before the New Year.

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu told his players to finish the job and clinch qualification for the World Cup after naming his squad Wednesday for next week's clash against Australia.