2017 FIFA U17 World Cup: Shootout Drama Goes England's Way Against Japan

Nya Kirby converted the winning spot-kick while Hinata Kida was the unfortunate victim of a fine save by the Manchester City netminder.

Despite controlling most of the match, England struggled to convert against the Asian side, who grew in confidence as the match progressed, and they will need to take their chances better in the quarter-finals against the United States in Goa on Saturday.

Rhian Brewster was the early spark for the European side, creating a number of early chances in the first half - the best of which came in the 25^th minutes when he hit the post with his shot from a tight angle.

Led by Takefusa Kobo in an attack, Japan showed marked improvement after the hour mark, but the match really came to life only in the final ten minutes.

For England, substitute Emile Smith Rowe went close in the 83^rd minute, and Josef Bursik had a dangerous shot cut out shortly after.

For Japan, their best opportunity came in the 87^th minute when substitute Naoki Tsubaki's short pass into the box found captain Shimpei Fukuoka in space near the spot, but his shot was deflected agonisingly past the left post.