Michael Owen has declared himself fit for England's bid for World Cup glory and insisted: "If there was a game tomorrow I'd be ready to play."

Owen has dispelled any lingering doubts he would be ready for the tournament in Germany following his broken metatarsal in a clash with Tottenham keeper Paul Robinson five months ago.

The Newcastle striker has looked sharp during England's current week-long training camp in Portugal despite being confined to only half an hour's action - as a substitute against Birmingham last month - since the setback at White Hart Lane.

It is a massive lift for Sven-Goran Eriksson who is still sweating over the fitness of his other main predator up front in Wayne Rooney who is battling to overcome a similar problem.

Owen is aware of all the hype that has surrounded his injury but has remained optimistic of being ready to face Paraguay in England's World Cup opener next month.

Owen said: "I'm feeling fine - and I have been fine for quite a while now. I have been training since the season finished, I have been training with no problems for a while now and I am excited about the World Cup.

"We have three games to look forward to before we go to Germany but there are no doubts at all in my mind about being fit for the first game with Paraguay, no doubts at all.

"If there was a World Cup game tomorrow, I'd be in a fit condition to play. I feel fresh and raring to go.

"Maybe I have played fewer games than ideal going into the World Cup but before the last one everyone was saying we had played too many games."

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