101.  He could use defensive midfielder Mike Burns, or he could start the more forward-thinking Hugo Perez for the first time in the tournament.

102.  At first it was thought veteran strikers Karlheinz Riedle and Rudi Voller would be the late replacements, but defensive midfielder Todt has joined them.

103.  Defensive midfielder Mazinho continues to keep former captain Rai out of the starting line-up.

104.  Defensive midfielder Jurica Vranjes is another Leverkusen star.

105.  Defensive midfielder brought in as a replacement for Rai in a bid to give Brazil more steel.

106.  Defensive midfielder Kazuyiki Toda said Japan had no worries about the Tunisians.

107.  The US team also announced that defender Steve Cherundolo would replace defensive midfielder Chris Armas, whose World Cup hopes were dashed after injuring his knee last week.

108.  They remained on the bench when Westerhof refused to take a gamble, and brought on a defensive midfielder for Amokachi.

109.  Valencia has also promised defensive midfielder Mazinho to Flamengo in part-exchange for Romario.

110.  We played three defensive midfielders - a new system and it worked.