Yoshito Okubo opened his international account in style on Wednesday evening with a well-taken brace in Japan's 4-1 thrashing of Egypt.

News photoJapan forward Yoshito Okubo dribbles during an international friendly match against Egypt on Wednesday at Osaka's Nagai Stadium. Japan won 4-1. KYODO PHOTO

Okubo broke his duck at the 21st time of asking with a stunning left-foot shot that flew into the top corner in the 21st minute of the friendly match at Osaka's Nagai Stadium.