England is heading into the prestigious international match against Japan at the legendary Wembley Stadium in London with a lot of tailwind. For national coach Thomas Tuchel it is clear: this duel is more than just a test match. It is a real dress rehearsal for the upcoming World Cup, where the Three Lions want to present themselves at their best. With Harry Kane, England has one of the most dangerous strikers in the world. His impressive goal rate once again makes him a central figure in the attack. At the same time, the return of Harry Maguire after strong performances at club level ensures stability in the defense. Youngster Lewis Hall also gets the chance to prove himself on the left side and further stimulate competition in the squad. However, Japan travels to London with anything but chances. The selection impresses with a mixture of dynamism, technology and international experience. Players like Kaoru Mitoma, who creates danger on the wing with his speed and dribbling, or Ritsu Doan bring creativity to the offensive game. In the center, players like Ao Tanaka and Wataru Endo stabilize the game, while Daichi Kamada acts as a strong link player. Japan is also dangerous in attack: Ayase Ueda and Daizen Maeda represent speed and finishing strength. Hiroki Ito, among others, is keeping things in order on defense, while goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is considered an up-and-coming talent. Historically, the last major duel between the English national team and a top international team like Uruguay was over a decade ago. Back then, England lost 2-1 at the 2014 World Cup. Such memories sharpen the focus and increase the tension before the game against Japan. The meeting at Wembley Stadium promises to be a high-class duel between two ambitious teams. While England wants to confirm their role as favorites, Japan has the chance to make a real statement on the international stage. For fans and experts alike, this game is an important yardstick on the way to the World Cup ⚽️ Bundesliga highlights & more football on *RTL+* *https://plus.rtl.de/themenwelt/fussball?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=editorial&utm_campaign=scription&utm_term=rtlsport* 🏈 Everything about the NFL on *RTL+* https://plus.rtl.de/themenwelt/nfl?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=editorial&utm_campaign=bescription&utm_term=rtlsport* 🥊 Oktagon MMA live & in catch-up https://plus.rtl.de/themenwelt/oktagon-mma?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=editorial&utm_campaign=bescription&utm_term=rtlsport* 📲 Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rtl.sport/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rtl.sport Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rtlsport.de/ ▬ Information about RTL Sport ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Sport on RTL and on RTL+ means: Football like the UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Conference League or the UEFA Nations League as well as the National Football League (NFL) including the Super Bowl and Europe’s biggest MMA events on Oktagon MMA live! We also show selected Formula 1 races in cooperation with Sky and the FIBA Basketball European Championship 2025 in cooperation with Magenta Sport. With the new rights package (from 2025/2026) for the Bundesliga and 2nd Bundesliga, the colorful sports portfolio on RTL+ and on free TV will be expanded again. On RTL.de, ntv.de and sport.de as well as on our social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube you can experience the sports world in a 360° perspective! football;
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