Nadeshiko Japan coach Asako Takakura overlooked regular captain Aya Miyama for selection as she named her squad on Wednesday for an upcoming friendly away to Sweden.

Miyama, the three-time Asian Player of the Year, missed Japan's first two matches under Takakura against world champion the United States last month, ruling herself out of that trip due to fitness issues.

Takakura has also been unable to call on striker Mana Iwabuchi for the game against the Swedes at Guldfageln Arena in Kalmar on July 21, owing to club commitments with Bayern Munich.