To football, as China's national team continue with preparations ahead of their latest phase of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The squad needs to finish in the top two in their group, in order to gain direct entry to the competition in Russia.

2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Opening game of Group A set for Thursday in Incheon

The PRC begin their campaign on Thursday against South Korea, a nation that has made it to the last eight World Cups, and will be heavily favored in this match in Incheon. Zhang Yuning, who currently plays for Netherlands club Vitesse Dallas, has now been added to training, completing the 25-man roster. The team is geared up to play.

"I don't think we need to be nervous about it. We should play without any pressure, and play the best game. We may not have a good record against South Korea, but we need to focus on the future and forget out the past," said Jiang Zhipeng, China defender.