Yuki Ohashi's target for his second season at Blackburn Rovers
Despite a promising first season in English football, Yuki Ohashi believes he has more to offer at Ewood Park.
The 28-year-old's goal at Sheffield United on the final day saw the forward reach double figures for the campaign.
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Ohashi hit the ground running following his switch from Sanfrecce Hiroshima last summer, with goals in his first three appearances for Rovers.
He also bagged a brace against Bristol City but his momentum was halted by injury, having to wait until Boxing Day for his next goal against Sunderland.
Ohashi - who had already been playing in the J League for several months before heading to Lancashire - had another spell on the sidelines after the turn of the year but netted against Cardiff following his return.
The attacker scored three more goals in his last six games of the season to finish as Rovers' top-scorer, overtaking Andi Weimann whose campaign had been cut short by a knee injury.
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Reflecting on his first term at Ewood Park, Ohashi told ESPN: 'I think it's not good enough for last season because for three months, a long time, I couldn't score.
'It's important to keep doing and keep scoring all season. I have to score for the team and I have to work for the team.'
Ohashi had been hoping to make another appearance for Japan against Indonesia but was an unused substitute as they cruised to a 6-0 victory.
The forward made his first start for the national team against Australia last week, getting 70 minutes under his belt. His first senior call-up came last October following a positive start in the Championship.
Japan had already qualified for the World Cup as Group C winners. Their next games are friendlies against Mexico and USA in September.
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