Japan put seven on standby

12 May 2010 13:38

The Japan Football Association have named seven reserve players for this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

Kashima Antlers midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara, who was tipped for a place in the 23-man squad, is included as is Borussia Dortmund-bound midfielder Shinji Kagawa.

Japan have been drawn in Group E alongside Holland, Denmark and Cameroon for the 2010 edition.

Japan reserve players: Yuhei Tokunaga (FC Tokyo), Tomoaki Makino (Sanfrecce Hiroshima), Mitsuo Ogasawara (Kashima Antlers), Naohiro Ishikawa (FC Tokyo), Shinji Kagawa (Cerezo Osaka), Ryoichi Maeda (Jubilo Iwata), Tatsuya Tanaka (Urawa Reds)

Source: PA