Jordan's coach Ray Wilkins reacts during their Asian Cup Group D soccer match against Japan at the Rectangular stadium in Melbourne January 20, 2015. REUTERS/Brandon Malone
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Ray Wilkins joined a long line of pundits making Japan favourites for the Asian Cup after his Jordan side were outclassed by the reigning champions in their final Group D match on Tuesday.
The Samurai Blue may have disappointed with a first round exit at the World Cup in Brazil last year but Asia is their turf -- as a record of four titles in seven attempts in the continental championship amply illustrates.
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