AC Milan attacker Keisuke Honda on Saturday reasserted his claim that Japan has the potential to win the World Cup in Brazil, and says he will play as though it is his last appearance in global soccer's showcase tournament.
The bleach-blond midfielder was the driving force behind Japan's progression to the round of 16 in South Africa four years ago and he reckons the Samurai Blue can go even further this time and pull off a major upset in Brazil.
Honda has previously gone on record as saying Japan can win the World Cup, and asked by Kyodo News if he still believes the Asian champions have a shot at the title: He said, "Yeah. I am very eager to surprise the world so we just (have to) believe in our style and ourselves. We will see at the World Cup.