Takashi Usami made the Japan debut fans and critics alike were waiting for. Now the Gamba Osaka striker could get his first start.

"I'll play at 100 percent right from the beginning and I'll just see how long I can last," Usami said on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Uzbekistan at Ajinomoto Stadium.

"I've got some brilliant teammates behind me who will do a fine job if I come out of the game, so I'm not going to worry about minutes."