Inamoto lifts host nation’s hopes

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watched Junichi Inamoto spark a World Cup frenzy after Japan’s 1-0 victory over Russia.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watched Junichi Inamoto spark a World Cup frenzy after Japan’s 1-0 victory over Russia.

Prior to the start of the tournament Inamoto is a name Arsenal fans are likely to have forgotten, but now he is certain to be known the world over after making history for Japan.

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