The U-18 team will embark on a tour to England from today until March 28.
This expedition is taking place during an important period leading up to the first match of the T League on Mar 30 (Sat) and the opening of the Prince League on Apr 6 (Sat).
I want to prepare well and enter the league matches in good shape.

This expedition will be conducted with 20 members other than those selected for the Japan national team of each age group.

From Narita Airport to England, we will head to Manchester Airport via Abu Dhabi International Airport.
About 12 hours to Abu Dhabi, wait there for 2 hours, and then about 7 hours of travel to Manchester.
Most of the players have experienced overseas tours several times, so there doesn't seem to be an issue with dealing with the time difference. However, many of the players are going to England for the first time and appeared to be surprised by the cold weather in England.

By the way, the temperature in Manchester upon arrival is 9 degrees.
When I left Japan, it was about 20 degrees, so this temperature difference was quite tough to handle.

After arriving at the airport, you will take a bus to Sunderland, your first base.

Sunderland is said to be even colder than Manchester, so I want to manage my health properly and prepare for the second day.