A new-look Japan side gave manager Hajime Moriyasu a winning start to his tenure on Tuesday night, beating Costa Rica 3-0 in an international friendly.
Takumi Minamino and Junya Ito scored their maiden international goals in the second half at Panasonic Stadium Suita, ensuring a comfortable victory in the Kirin Challenge Cup match following an early own goal by Costa Rica.
Opting to give Japan's biggest names an extended break from international duty following this summer's World Cup in Russia, Moriyasu selected a starting 11 drawn mostly from the J. League, with a few younger Europe-based players in the mix.