Endo retirement forces midfield rethink for Japan (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu must decide who will replace retired captain Wataru Endo at the heart of his midfield as they prepare for their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands.

• Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu must replace retired captain Wataru Endo in midfield
• Endo's retirement forces tactical changes for Japan's World Cup campaign
• Japan faces Netherlands in World Cup opener on Sunday