Leeds United's Ao Tanaka to Make Japan Debut in World Cup Finale Prep Match

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Leeds United player Ao Tanaka has been handed the start in Japan's final World Cup warm-up match. Tanaka is one of the players included in Japan's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Takashi Ogihara's inclusion means that Japan will go into the tournament with a more settled midfield. The team is looking to replicate their success from the 2022 World Cup Qualification campaign, where they topped their group with an impressive 15 points.