If we are being honest it is kinda insulting as he is the token Asian so FIFA can claim they are truly global - still, congratulations to the lad.
As the article says ... he's on the list not only for the impressive season he had with Mainz but also because of his international record... let's not forget that the lad notched against Columbia at the last world cup finals .. great for our club to have someone on the list ...
Shinji did well yesterday despite not scoring ... the pace and movement of the front two continually unsettled the Canaries defence .. also noticed that Shinji slid in to win the ball back to start the move for Jeff Schlupp's goal ...