WHAT a pleasure it was to watch Japan play last weekend. The tempo and ball handling skills they show are a delight to watch.
They caused England some massive problems and the match highlighted just what England have to add to their game if they are really going to be challengers for the World Cup in Japan next year.
England badly need to add real pace to their game and sustain it for 80 mins. And they have to develop better support play and an ability to offload to go with their traditional strengths.
DAVID SHORT via email

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