Gareth Barry is looking forward to being reunited in the England midfield with Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard after winning his battle to be fit for Friday's World Cup clash with Algeria.
The Manchester City player insists he is fully recovered from the ankle problem suffered in early May against Tottenham which threatened his participation in the finals.
His partnership with Lampard and Gerrard was pivotal in England reaching South Africa in impressive style with nine wins from 10 games in the qualifying group.
Barry told BBC Sport: "The three of us played the majority of games and I think there was a good understanding.
"Stevie was working from the left but coming centrally and getting forward quite a lot. They both chipped in with their fair share of goals and it really worked well."
Barry added: "The ankle has been fine for 10 days.
"Another week's training in the lead-up to the Algeria game and I should be spot on."
