The former Chelsea and Manchester United man‚ 37‚ is enjoying something of a renaissance in Australia having won the top flight's Player of the Month for January. The Spaniard signed for Melbourne Victory last September after a turbulent few years since leaving Old Trafford - including a bizarre stint for Japan's Vissel Kobe where he made just one appearance - and appears to have found his form again.

Thomas Tuchel has two friendly matches in March before determining the 26-man squad that he takes to Florida for a pre-tournament training camp. Decisions made on those picked‚ or not‚ for home games with Uruguay and Japan next month will act as a major indicator as to what England's make-up will look like in North America and Mexico.

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Scotland confirm Japan and Curacao Hampden friendlies

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Japan defender joins St. Pauli

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Miura to play beyond 59th birthday as Japan legend signs for new club

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England to play Uruguay and Japan in March

Brighton says sorry to Chinese fans for 'offensive' Japanese soldier social media post

Brighton have been forced to apologise after a post from the club's academy on social media featured an image of a notorious Japanese soldier from World War Two. A post on X showed Japanese forward Kaoru Mitoma alongside a player from the club's academy‚ with the pair holding a football card that featured Hiroo Onoda. Onoda was a Japanese Imperial Army Officer who failed to surrender after World War Two ended‚ becoming the last to do so in 1974 following an intervention from his former commanding officer.

Brighton apologise for Japanese soldier post that caused offence in China

North Korean footballers repeatedly punch Japanese players as bizarre scenes force FIFA plea

The Japanese Football Association has reportedly asked FIFA to intervene after complaining their players were punched by North Korean rivals ahead of their match at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup. On Tuesday‚ Japan and North Korea met in the last-16 of the tournament‚ which is taking place in Qatar. Footage showed the two teams lining up before kick-off‚ preparing to conduct the pre-match handshake routine between rival players and officials.

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Ghana star Abu Francis heartbreakingly suffered a horrific injury during a friendly against Japan on Friday. Francis‚ 24‚ was playing for his country for the seventh time as Otto Addo's side continued their preparations for next summer's World Cup after qualifying for the tournament last month. However‚ midway through the second half disaster struck when the midfielder attempted to block a shot from Leeds United's Ao Tanaka.

Parma confirm Suzuki surgery‚ Japan goalkeeper out for 3-4 months

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Japan's Ayase Ueda eyes World Cup glory after Brazil triumph

Ancelotti reveals Brazil's ‘biggest mistake' in Brazil's 3-2 loss vs. Japan

Brazil suffer 3-2 defeat to Japan: 'Lesson learned'

Martinelli's good work ruined as Brazil capitulate in Japan

'A blackout from everyone' - Brazil lose to Japan after leading 2-0

Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti demands resilience after shock Japan loss

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Daizen Maeda sparks fresh Celtic injury fear after Japan squad withdrawal ahead of Dundee clash

England eye up Uruguay and Japan tests as part of preparations

Liverpool suffer huge blow as midfielder withdraws from Japan squad: He limped a little bit

Japan issue Endo injury statement as Liverpool midfielder ruled out

Japan overpower Egypt in FIFA U20 World Cup opener

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Pochettino singles out USMNT players who helped World Cup roster stock vs. Japan

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USMNT 2‚ Japan 0: Zendejas‚ Balogun take their chances in needed rebound win

Pochettino ramps up defiance as USMNT eyes a rebound showing vs. Japan

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Alarm bells ring as key Mexico player injured in Japan draw

The Mexican national team suffers a robbery in the United States before the match against Japan: these are the details

USMNT roster: Pochettino picks 23-man squad to face South Korea‚ Japan

Brazil set for October friendlies against South Korea and Japan

COMETH THE HOUR‚ COMETH MAEDA: Japanese star is still Celtic's best option to lead the line in £40million Champions League crunch

Everton launch new partnership with Japan's Nagoya Grampus

Friendly results: Fiorentina lose to Japan‚ Buffon scores for Pisa

Japan mourns the loss of record scorer Kunishige Kamamoto

A new Eagle at Eintracht

Football Architects: Tom Byer‚ the American coach behind Japan's technical revolution

Celtic ready to raid Japan again as Adam Obert emerges as another transfer target

Pisa capitulate to Bayer Leverkusen and Genoa held by Japan

Nike complaint issued by Hansi Flick and Barcelona players

Florian Wirtz wins 1‚000‚000 Japanese Yen for claiming man of the match award in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Yokohama

Darwin Nunez confusion as Liverpool star handed major bonus after Japan friendly

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Liverpool stage touching tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother as 72‚000 fans pay their heartfelt respects in Japan - with Reds legend laying flowers ahead of kick off

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Liverpool's pre-season latest after tsunami alert in Japan

Decision made on Liverpool friendly in Japan after tsunami warning

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Liverpool are hit by a THIRD withdrawal from Japan pre-season tour as star man leaves camp for personal reasons

Luis Diaz leaves Liverpool's pre-season camp in Japan as he jets off to Munich to seal £65.6m Bayern move

Luis Diaz is STILL with the Liverpool squad as they visit Buddhist temple in Japan - despite Reds agreeing £65.5m deal with Bayern Munich for his sale

Rashford makes Barcelona debut in Japan friendly win

“Thank you for the trust” - La Masia talents react to Barcelona first team debut

Marcus Rashford makes Barcelona debut during friendly win in Japan

WATCH: Two teenage debutants score as Barcelona win first pre-season match

"My future? let's focus on this season first"

Rashford impresses in Barcelona's first session in Japan

From the Storks to the Foals

Deco misses Barcelona tour to work on key squad sales

Barça to play Japan friendly‚ dispute resolved

Barcelona confirm Vissel Kobe match in Japan - three senior players out of preseason tour

The reason Shin Yamada was removed from Celtic bench revealed as striker denied chance vs Ajax

Barcelona to travel to Japan after late agreement with Rakuten

Barcelona chaos continues: Squad to fly to Japan despite announcing cancelled friendly

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Japan leg of Barcelona tour cancelled due to false documents amid doubts over South Korea trip

Kyogo Furuhashi transfer summed up in two words as Japanese football expert makes prediction

Charlton's bid for Japanese star is REJECTED - as Nathan Jones looks to strengthen his squad further ahead of Championship return

DNA site that helped woman find long-lost Japanese brother is now under £30

Reforms‚ transfers‚ data: How the Japanese J.League aims to strengthen its global significance

Japan forward Yamada joins Celtic on four-year deal

Brendan Rodgers confirms that Japanese forward Shin Yamada is on his way to Celtic ... but insists he remains in the hunt for...

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Everton sign Japan defender Kitagawa from Hacken

Tottenham sign Japan defender Takai for £5m

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Japan star Kota Takai completes Tottenham move

Everton sign Japan centre-back Ishikawa