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Arsenal defender Tomiyasu proud to be part of Japan win against Spain

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu was delighted to be part of Japan's World Cup win against Spain.

Tomiyasu helped his nation beat Spain and eliminate Germany from the World Cup.

The full-back claimed his Premier League experience helped him deal with Ansu Fati and Jordi Alba.

Tomiyasu said: "I'm playing in the Premier League, so I was able to show what I can do on a day-to-day basis.

"I think I can do even better. I was able to play a over 20 minutes and it was a good conditioning adjustment"

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