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93′

K. Ogawa

92′

T. Watanabe

83′

H.Maguire

E.Ngoyo

83′

D. Burn

M. Guehi

80′

S. Machino

K.Nakamura

80′

Y. Suzuki

H. Ito

80′

Y. Sugawara

D.Kamada

71′

J.Suzuki

K. Mitoma

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A. Tanaka

R. Doan

71′

M.Rashford

A. Gordon

71′

J. Garner

K.Mainoo

66′

K. Ogawa

A. Ueda

66′

A. Seko

J.Ito

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V.Livramento

B.White

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D. Solanke

P.Foden

59′

L. Hall

N.O'Reilly

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J.Bowen

C. Palmer

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K. Mitoma

Assist: K.Nakamura

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Japan pulled off a notable 1-0 victory over England in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium, delivering a tactical masterclass against the hosts. A disciplined defensive performance and a sharp counter-attacking goal secured a famous win for the Samurai Blue, handing England a rare home defeat. The only goal of the game arrived in the 65th minute, as Japan swiftly transitioned from defending a corner, with a incisive pass splitting the English defense for a cool finish past the goalkeeper. England dominated possession but struggled to break down Japan's compact shape, with their best opportunity coming from a header that struck the crossbar. The result serves as a significant confidence booster for Japan ahead of future competitions, while it raises questions for England despite the experimental nature of the friendly. England's manager admitted his team lacked creativity in the final third, while Japan's coach hailed his players' execution of the game plan. The lineups saw both teams field mixes of experienced stars and emerging talents, with Japan's collective spirit shining through.

England vs Japan Live Score, Stats & Results

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The England vs Japan fixture is part of the International Friendly during the 2026 season. Follow live scores, International Friendly fixtures, match statistics, International Friendly standings and International Friendly match results for England vs Japan on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Mar 31, 2026

Competition: International Friendly

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