Robben gets clean bill of health

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2008

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) — Holland received a boost here Thursday when Arjen Robben received a clean bill of health ahead of Friday's Euro 2008 clash with France.

The Real Madrid wideman suffered a groin strain on Sunday on the eve of the Dutch's 3-0 demolition of world champions Italy.

But after Robben had trained with the rest of the squad coach Marco van Basten reported: "I'm very happy he's recovered sooner than expected. He trained this morning and is fit."

Van Basten, however, stressed that it was by no means certain Robben would figure against France in Berne.

With Robin van Persie, who has recovered from his thigh problem, also available van Basten smiled: "It's not easy bringing them back into a winning team but it's a luxury problem to...