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Robben fit to face France after injury

12:01 BST, Thu 12 Jun 2008
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Netherlands' national soccer coaches Marco van Basten (C) and John van 't Schip watch player Arjen Robben (R) during a training session in preparation for Euro 2008 in Lausanne June 12, 2008. The Netherlands will face France in a Group C Euro 2008 match on June 13. REUTERS/Michael Kooren (SWITZERLAND) MOBILE OUT. EDITORIAL USE ONLY

LAUSANNE, June 12 (Reuters) - Dutch winger Arjen Robben has recovered from a groin injury and is fit to start against France in their Group C game at Euro 2008, coach Marco van Basten said on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters ahead of Friday's game in Berne, Van Basten said: "Arjen joined today's group training without any problem, so he is fit for the match against France."

(Reporting by Theo Ruizenaar; Editing by Trevor Huggins)

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