PARIS - Romario, nursing a hamstring injury, was back on track on Tuesday to lead Brazil's attack in the World Cup opening match against Scotland at the Stade De France on June 10. The Flamengo striker took part in the fitness part of Mario Zagallo's squad session at Ozoir, near Brazil's World Cup retreat east of Paris. But Romario, expected to partner Ronaldo up front against Scotland when Brazil begin the defence of their world title, did not take part in tactical and ball practice.

Romario did little more than have some physiotherapy in a heated swimming pool on Monday. Coach Zagallo said he would take no risks and Bebeto, Romario's striker partner in the 1994 world cup-winning side, would play in the friendly against athletic Bilbao in northern Spain on Sunday. (Reuter)