Robson-Kanu fit for Euro 2016

Wales striker Hal Robson-Kanu has given his country a massive boost by declaring he will be fit for their Euro 2016 Group B opener against with Slovakia in Bordeaux on June 11

Robson-Kanu was named in Chris Coleman’s 23-man squad for the finals despite suffering an ankle injury which has ruled him out of Sunday’s friendly with Sweden in Stockholm.

It was feared that the injury was worse than first thought, and Bristol City youngster Wes Burns will travel to France next week as cover for Robson-Kanu.

Coleman has until the eve of the tournament to change the make-up of his squad on medical grounds, but Robson-Kanu has insisted he will be ready for the Group B opener.

“I’m fit and well,” he said. “It’s a bit of a knock, but that’s standard in competition sport. I’m feeling good and I’ll be 100 per cent come the first game.

“I was on the grass today and I’ll be training again tomorrow building up to the first …

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