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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Head coach Steve Cooper says England would be 'naive' to call themselves favourites

Cooper also refused to agree that Japan's group league show is an indicator that they will be easy prey in the last 16 clash.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Tournament favourites England face Japan in Round of 16 clash

England have not progressed beyond the last-eight stage in the tournament but this time the 'Young Lions' look to last the distance, determined to follow up a summer of success for their country at the youth level.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Tim Weah's hat-trick against Paraguay powers USA into quarter-finals

Tim Weah scored thrice as the United States swept past Paraguay 5-0 to storm into the quarter-finals of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: France win over Guwahati with dazzling displays in Group E; Japan impress in patches

For table toppers France, it was a journey of winning over the crowd more than scoring in the bulk. The general Indian football fan which tends to support the underdog, rooted for New Caledonia when the Les Bleus were pumping in for fun

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Japan advance to Round of 16 after 1-1 draw against New Caledonia

Keito Nakamura dribbled his way past the New Caledonia defence from the right to score for Japan in the seventh minute for his fourth goal in three matches.

Highlights, FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, Japan vs New Caledonia, Football Match Result: Team share spoils in 1-1 draw

Catch live score and updates from Group E match between Japan and New Caledonia.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Japan look to register knockout spot with a win over New Caledonia in Group E clash

Japan got their campaign off to a flying start with a 6-1 win over Honduras before contenders France beat them 1-2 in the second game. While new entrants New Caledonia are yet to register a win

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, Iraq vs Chile, Football match result: Asian champions thrash Chile

Catch live score and updates from Group E match between France and Japan.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Group scenarios ahead of final round, and what each team needs to do to qualify

Here's an explainer of the overall qualification criteria and scenarios for each groups of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 going into the final round

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: France's meticulous planning, fine-tuned tactics deliver 2-1 win over Japan

Not afraid of giving Japan the lion's share of possession, the system applied by France was nothing short of a masterclass for those who witnessed it.