I don't know why BBC Radio are not covering this match, but Talk Sport are!!
Ian.

I find it a bit confusing to be honest. As far as I am aware we want him back next season, though I'm hearing we're looking at getting him in on loan for a THIRD season.

I don't know why we don't just buy him or whether (more likely) it's more a case of Villareal not wanting to sell, but we've probably already paid a few million for him in loan fees.

Personally I do like him but I would rather find someone else than loan him for a third season unless we had an option to buy at the end of it.

Yeeeeesss! Get in

Honda!

Terrific strike!

Honda!

That'll open things up.

Honda!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! What a finish! Worth staying up for!

Cracking goal.

The goals keep on coming!

Now that's how you finish.

Nice finish

Great finish.

Driven home that shot.

cracking goal and hopefully sets us up for a good game now

Drogba.

Japan's only issue will be defensively. If they can keep their shape there then I still reckon they'll top this group.

Cracking goal. Really enjoyed this Japan side at the Confeds Cup last year, hope they go far.

Goalless draw? What's that then?

Is that a turd with legs?!

What the hell was that?

Looked like a bit of wood at first glance.

Ivory Coast all over the place at the back.

Yeah, seems it's Villarreal hedging their bets with him then, if they won't sell now they probably have no intention to.

LOL, Japan all over them!

Impressed by Japan so far, early yet though.

Loving this commentator's reactions when someone gets fouled.

Yes its great for goals, but I'm amazed that no one out of the 32 teams yet can defend properly. Its so bad.