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Japan shocked the World Cup with a second come-from-behind victory against a European superpower in little over a week, and now former J.League star Jay Bothroyd says they can go even further.

In his latest column for The Sporting News, former J.League star and England striker Jay Bothroyd reflects on the end of Japan’s World Cup adventure, and gives his marks for the Samurai Blue’s campaign in Qatar.

Town manager Joe Royle will hope that the fine form his side have shown in the last two away games will be in evidence at Portman Road on Saturday as his side take on Gary McAllisters Coventry City.

We highlight players who have represented both QPR and Cardiff City

Open letter sent to government after 23 England women's players receive online abuse during Euro 2022.

Cardiff City will be without former Norwich striker Craig Bellamy and key midfield man Seyi Olofinjana when they take on the Blues this afternoon, according to morning reports in Wales. Bellamy has fluid on a knee injury, while Olofinjana has a foot problem.

Jason Scotland’s second strike for Town and an Adam Matthews own goal saw the Blues to a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City and into second place in the Championship. After a slow start Town, who were denied what looked like a certain penalty when Wickham was felled in the first half, went ahead after the break when Matthews headed past his own keeper, Scotland sealing the victory with 16 minutes remaining.

In the sixth of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. The three London teams of Queens Park Rangers, Charlton Athletic and Millwall are under the spotlight in today’s notes.

Striker Michael Chopra believes Town will be capable of competing in the Championship, despite a number of other clubs splashing or likely to splash rather more cash this summer.

Former Cardiff City keeper Tom Heaton could join the Blues in time for next week’s two-game tour of Holland, according to a report in Wales. Heaton is a free agent having left the Bluebirds after turning down new terms at the end of last season and having had a contract offer cancelled after last week’s change of ownership and management at Watford.