England will face Japan in an upcoming match, looking to extend their unbeaten streak against the Asian nation. Historically, England has been dominant, winning all three previous encounters, including a 2-1 victory in both June 1995 and May 2010, with a 1-1 draw in June 2004.
Japan has never beaten England in 10 attempts, with four draws and six losses. This match marks England’s first game against an Asian team since their 6-2 win over IR Iran in November 2022 during the FIFA World Cup.
Despite their strong record against Japan, England’s recent form has been shaky, winning only two of their last seven friendly matches, drawing twice and losing three. However, they have scored in their last 21 matches across all competitions since a 0-0 draw with Slovenia at EURO 2024.
Japan enters this match with confidence, unbeaten in their last seven matches against European nations, winning six and drawing one. Their recent victories include impressive wins against Germany, Türkiye, and Scotland.
Set pieces have been a significant source of goals for England, with 10 of their last 18 goals coming from such situations. Notably, 40% of these set piece goals have been scored or assisted by Arsenal players.
Harry Kane is a key player to watch, having scored 10 goals in his last 10 international appearances. He could potentially score 2 or more goals in consecutive matches for the first time since November 2021.
Japan has historically struggled in World Cups, never advancing past the last 16, but they made headlines by stunning both Spain and Germany in Qatar four years ago, showcasing their ability to compete at the highest level.
As the match approaches, observers are eager to see if England can maintain their unbeaten record against Japan and if Kane can continue his scoring streak.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact date and location of the match, but anticipation is building among fans and analysts alike.