England manager Roy Hodgson expects Scott Parker to be fully fit for the start of Euro 2012.
Hodgson had been hit by a double injury blow having lost experienced midfield duo Gareth Barry and Frank Lampard.
Parker joined up with the squad with an Achilles injury but is a starter for Saturday's friendly with Belgium.
Hodgson said: "He is getting fitter by the day. We are happy by the time we play France [he] will be in good physical shape."
In the absence of Barry and Lampard, 31-year-old Tottenham midfielder Parker's presence in the England team has become crucial - even though he only has 12 caps.
But his participation in the tournament had been in question after he managed just two minutes of action in Spurs' last four league matches.
Hodgson added: "He came to join us having not played for Tottenham in last two or three games in the league. He has taken part in every training session, and played 60 minutes against Norway and is available for the game."
The England manager confirmed Parker would partner captain Steven Gerrard in the centre of midfield at Wembley against Belgium.
It is the last game before England open their Euro 2012 campaign against France on Monday, 11 June and Hodgson is rightly weary of the threat posed by their opening opponents.
He said: "England and France has always been a very important fixture.
"We have read this week how importantly the French see it. We are looking forward to it. We know it won't be easy because they are on a fantastic unbeaten run.
"Unless Estonia pull off a shock it will be 21 games unbeaten but all runs must come to an end sometime and hopefully we can be the one to end that run."
Hodgson also revealed Michael Carrick could still have a future with England despite asking not to be considered for Euro 2012.
Despite seeing Lampard pick up a thigh injury in training, skipper Gerrard insists his team-mates have not been taking it easy in the build-up to the Belgium game to ensure they stay fit for the finals.
The Liverpool player said: "First and foremost it is a huge blow that Frank has to go home.
"But as players, when you go out to train and play you have to give 100% and can't afford to hold back because you can pick up injuries.
"Training today was high tempo and physical but we all came through and fingers crossed we can all stay fit now."
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