11.   But soccer pundits and fans have lost patience with the unpredictable star who has repeatedly missed training sessions and pulled out of key games with little or no notice.

12.   Despite missing so much training, Woetzel and Steuer said they are ready.

13.   He has repeatedly missed training sessions in the last four weeks.

14.   Irabu missed spring training while holding out from the San Diego Padres until they traded his rights to the Yankees.

15.   Mark Kinsella missed the training, but McCarthy insisted there was no cause for concern, saying he was resting his knee.

16.   Mark Kinsella missed the training, but McCarthy insisted there was no cause for concern.

17.   Midfielder David Abelda also missed training Monday as he recovered from a testicle injury sustained after he came on in the second half against Ireland.

18.   New Zealand will name its team Wednesday and three players who missed heavy training Tuesday will be picked.

19.   Right winger Luis Enrique Martinez also missed training Wednesday owing to a right leg muscle strain, but Borras said he expected him to be fully fit for Saturday.

20.   Sri Lanka enjoyed an intensive net session Thursday in which De Silva took a full part after missing training Wednesday with a headache.