11.  Fellow striker David Trezeguet was still out with a hurt left ankle but would be available for the Saudi match, Jacquet said.

12.  Fellow striker Robbie Keane had a groin strain, captain Steve Staunton was suffering from a thigh problem and Kevin Kilbane was nursing a bruised ankle.

13.  Fellow striker Dennis Bergkamp agreed that the shove was stupid, but said it was borne of frustration on a night when nothing went right for the Dutch attack.

14.  Fellow striker Eric Cantona, making his comeback in the competition after a four-game ban, set up the goal with a header.

15.  Fellow striker Michael Owen was used sparingly to keep him healthy.

16.  Fowler was expected to be the replacement for fellow England striker Michael Owen, who is sidelined for three weeks with a hamstring injury.

17.  He teamed with fellow striker Robbie Fowler last season to help Liverpool challenge for the Premier League title and reach the FA Cup final.

18.  Irish goalkeeper Shay Given dominated in the penalty area, easily intercepting crosses intended for Smicer and fellow striker Pavel Kuka.

19.  Ioan Viorel Ganea robbed the ball from Waldoch and slipped it to fellow striker Adhemar.

20.  Kang, and fellow striker Song Seung-tae have been in good form despite their size and their lack of practice with the squad.