51.   But then he was slowed by hamstring problems, and the chance to reach that record disappeared.

52.   Clubmate Michael Owen may also miss the game at Old Trafford because of continuing hamstring problems.

53.   Defender Winston Bogarde broke a bone in his lower right leg in practice on Sunday and forward Marc Overmars was struggling to recover from a hamstring problem.

54.   Elway has a hamstring problem, but that might not even provide an edge for the Redskins.

55.   England striker Michael Owen, out since April with hamstring problems, has started training again.

56.   Goalkeeper Seaman had a shoulder complaint, Gerrard a back injury and McManaman a hamstring problem.

57.   Griffey never had hamstring problems until last year.

58.   Harlequins wing Dan Luger, who has recovered from a hamstring problem, was recalled to replace Iain Balshaw.

59.   Griffey has missed most of the season because of a hamstring problem.

60.   He said there would be few changes to the squad, although Arsenal defender Sol Campbell could be sidelined with a recurrence of his hamstring problems.