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)
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)
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