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Pepe passed fit for Portugal's Euro 2016 final clash against France

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Portugal train for the final time before they take on France in the Euro 2016

Pepe says he is fully fit to play for Portugal in their Euro 2016 final clash against France on Sunday.

The Real Madrid defender missed Wednesday's semi-final win over Wales with a thigh injury and had been considered a doubt ahead of the Paris showpiece against the hosts.

As well as missing the game against Chris Coleman's side, he had not trained fully for three or four days, instead running drills and training alone on Thursday and Friday.

Pepe of Portugal reacts during the UEFA EURO 2016 quarter final match between Poland and Portugal at Stade Velodrome on June
Image: Pepe missed Portugal's win over Wales in the semi-finals of Euro 2016

However, he took part in the full session with team-mates at the Portuguese training base in Marcoussis on Saturday morning and declared himself fit and available to return to the starting line-up against France in a pre-match news conference on Saturday evening.

"I feel great. I'm fully fit and can be chosen to play tomorrow," he said at the Stade de France.

William Carvalho could also return to the side after missing the semi-final win over Wales through suspension.

William Carvalho (left) could also return for Portugal after his suspension
Image: William Carvalho (left) could also return for Portugal after his suspension

Danilo Pereira replaced the Sporting Lisbon midfielder but he now looks set to regain his place in Fernando Santos' team.

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Portugal's win over Wales was their first in the tournament in 90 minutes, having beaten Croatia in the last 16 in extra time before knocking Poland out on penalties in the quarter-finals. 

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