41.   Vasquez was recalled to help Argentina reach the finals, but damaged knee ligaments in training before the first game here.

42.   Wanchope damaged ligaments in mid-February and has faced a race against time to get fit for the World Cup after going under the surgeons knife.

43.   Mean had damaged knee ligaments when West Ham agreed to look at him in March, with a view to an eventual transfer.

44.   Robinson, who has damaged ligaments in his left knee, will be out of action for at least six weeks.

45.   Team physio Dayle Shackle said Astle had damaged a ligament in his left knee and also had problems in his right knee.

46.   The Newcastle player damaged his ligaments in the last match of the English season against Southampton.