Football: Nadeshiko Japan keep eyes on prize after gaining knockout-stage berth

Nadeshiko Japan will face England in their last Women's World Cup Group D match with a knockout-stage berth already guaranteed, but the 2011 champions are setting their sights beyond the round of 16, manager Asako Takakura said Sunday.Currently second in the group on four points, Japan gained their place in the last 16 at the June 7-July 7 tournament in France following the United States' 3-0 defeat of Group F opponents Chile.The result ensured Takakura's youthful squad would finish no worse than among the four best third-place sides, who will enter the knockout stage along with the top two…READ FULL ARTICLE