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Barnetta fit for Swiss

Image: Barnetta: Back in training

Switzerland's Tranquillo Barnetta has declared himself fit for Saturday's Euro 2008 opener against Czech Republic.

Double boost for co-hosts

Switzerland midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta has declared himself fit for Saturday's Euro 2008 opener against Czech Republic. Barnetta has been struggling with an ankle problem he picked up in a collision with team-mate Gelson Fernandes, but he has returned to training with the rest of the squad. The 23-year-old has now made himself available for Koebi Kuhn's side as they look to get their Euro 2008 campaign off to a winning start against the Czechs.

No pain

"I took part in a full training programme with the team on Wednesday and didn't feel any pain," Barnetta told reporters. "I was still thinking a bit about the ankle when it came to tackling but that's normal and our next few training sessions should put an end to that. "I have told the coach I am ready to play but of course the decision rests with him." Defender Patrick Muller has also been passed fit to play in this weekend's opener.

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