World Cup 2010: Cesc Fabregas declares himself 100 per cent fit for Spain

Arsenal captain ready to give everything for la Furia Roja...

By Paul Madden

Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas in action for Spain against South Korea (Getty Images)
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has declared that he is 100 per cent fit as la Furia Roja prepare to get their World Cup campaign underway against Switzerland in Durban on Wednesday night.

The Arsenal captain also expressed his gratitude and satisfaction at being included in the squad, having just recovered from a a broken fibula.

"Every day I'm better. Now I can say I'm 100 per cent. The good news for me is that from the first day I trained with the team, I have not missed any sessions or had any physical problems. It's the best thing that could happen," he told a press conference.

"When you have the opportunity to give everything for the national team, that's what you do. I'm very calm and happy to be part of this team. I can only have words of thanks for being here and playing with these players. The only thing I can do is learn from them.

"There is an incredible quality of players on this team. We have to keep working and respect the decisions of the coach. I have to remain humble and continue to compete with my team-mates.

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