41.   Turkish coach Gunes opted to play Sukur alongside Ilhan up front with Hasan Sas left on the bench.

42.   Yuran, who has opted to play international football for Russia, is training there with his World Cup teammates before they fly out to the USA.

43.   Yuran, who has opted to play international football for Russia, is training there with his World Cup team-mates before they fly out to the USA.

44.   Lamouchi is set to take the place of suspended Christian Karembeu and coach Aime Jacquet must be pleased Lamouchi did not opt to play for his native Tunisia.

45.   The Czech Republic have opted to play on clay against India in Pribam and consequently should not have too many problems against players who thrive on faster surfaces.

46.   The Indians left out leg-spinner Narendra Hirwani, opting to play Kapoor alongwith left-armer Sunil Joshi and vice-captain Anil Kumble.

47.   The Italian coach has opted to play four orthodox midfielders rather than bring in Daniele Massaro to boost the attack.