41.   Still, he looked like a World Cup backup again until left back David Regis slumped, and Arena called on the onetime flake from San Dieguito High.

42.   Tuesday afternoon, Iverson had X-rays that showed no fracture, but a deep bruise in the left lower back, just above the buttocks.

43.   Brad Friedel started his fifth straight game in goal, and Frankie Hejduk, who was suspended for the Mexico game, returned to left back.

44.   Central defender Miroslav Djukic, left back Zoran Mirkovic and striker Darko Kovacevic will not play in Nantes on Thursday.

45.   Central defender Miroslav Djukic, left back Zoran Mirkovic and striker Darko Kovacevic will not play on Thursday.

46.   Celta defenders, international left back Juanfran Garcia and centerback Sergio Fernandez, are suspended.

47.   Duncan strained a muscle in his upper left back while fielding a bunt Thursday night.

48.   Each time he goes to an international tournament, he is slated to be the starting left back for the Belgium.

49.   England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson gambled by replacing left back Ashley Cole with forward Teddy Sheringham.

50.   Greek striker Nikos Machlas headed the second after half an hour, with the center courtesy of outstanding left back Tim de Cler.