McBride heads USA winner

FULHAM’S Brian McBride scored in the 43rd minute to give the United States a 1-0 victory against Latvia in the final game of their three-match warm-up ahead of the World Cup.

McBride was helped from the field in the 18th minute after a clash of heads with Latvia defender Deniss Ivanovs but returned to great cheers from the crowd at Rentschler Field in Connecticut.

And the striker showed his bravery two minutes before half-time when his header beat Latvia goalkeeper Aleksandrs Kolinko.

Although the USA were in control throughout the game, keeper Kasey Keller was forced to make a fine save from substitute Girts Karlsons’ header in injury time to ensure the victory.

Friendly: Jamaica 1 Ghana 4.