Soccer - Japan pick teenager Endo, omit Tanaka for World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Mar 5, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; England defender Alex Greenwood (3) fights for the ball against Japan forward Jun Endo (19) during the second half during a She Believes Cup women's soccer match at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan coach Asako Takakura included 18-year-old forward Jun Endo but omitted prolific striker Mina Tanaka from her squad for the women's World Cup on Friday.

The Asian champions won the World Cup in 2011 and finished runners-up four years ago but have slumped to seventh in the world rankings ahead of the June 7-July 7 tournament in France.