Didn't he used to be rubbish? Lee Dong-gook of South Korea

The veteran Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors striker looked set to miss today's clash with Greece with a hamstring injury, but to the delight of his countrymen he appears to have recovered. Fans of Middlesbrough will be amazed that anyone is pleased – most would argue the South Korean's best position is actually on the physio's table. The 6ft 1in centre-forward joined Boro in January 2007. In Korea he had a reputation as a rambunctious, physical player with such a slack attitude to training and manifest love of beer the locals nicknamed him "the Lazy Genius". Boro fans expecting to see an east Asian version of Alan "Fatty" Foggon were, however, swiftly disappointed. Not only did Lee fail to stay in the Yellow Rose sinking ale until 10 minutes before kick-off, he also proved to be so lightweight he seemed likely to blow away if the opposition goalkeeper farted. Following a drink/brothel incident at the Asia Cup in 2007 Lee – who is married to a former Miss Korea – was banned from international football for 12 months by the South Korean FA. Sadly for Teessiders the ban didn't extend to the Premier League. In 29 appearances for Middlesbrough he found the net just twice, in cup ties against Northampton Town and Mansfield. He was released without charge in the summer of 2008.