Inamoto raring to go for Germany friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - West Bromwich Albion midfielder Junichi Inamoto practices in Yokohama as Japan coach Zico watches on Dec. 15, the eve of a friendly match between Japan and Germany at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 16. Inamoto said later he is relishing making his international comeback in Japan's final game of the year against 2002 World Cup finalists Germany. ''We're playing in Japan against the 2006 World Cup hosts and for me this is an opportunity to show everyone that I am back.''

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