Japan coach Zico will be looking for in-form striker Masashi Oguro to spark Japan to victory as the Asian champion wrap up its preparations for next month's World Cup qualifiers against the United Arab Emirates in the Kirin Cup on Friday.
Zico has been reluctant to use Oguro despite his form for Gamba Osaka and the 25-year-old will be looking to prove a point when he makes his first start for the national team at Tokyo's National Stadium.