Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda is hoping he gets the chance to produce more heroics against Australia when the Samurai Blue take on the Socceroos in Thursday's crucial World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium.
The 31-year-old Honda secured Japan's berth at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil when he swept home a 91st-minute penalty against Australia in a 1-1 draw at the same stadium four years ago, after Tommy Oar's lucky goal had pushed the visitors in front.
With the emergence of younger players like Belgian-based attacker Yuya Kubo, Honda no longer commands a regular place in the starting lineup.