Asmir Begovic confident of fitness ahead of World Cup

Asmir Begovic has claimed that he is still on course to be fit for the start of the World Cup this summer.

The Stoke City player missed the end of the Premier League season due to a toe injury, but he is confident of overcoming the problem in time to play a key role for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the tournament.

"I will be there and the doctor can then determine whether I can join in the first days of training," Begovic told reporters. "Then we will know more.

"For a couple of days I had a problem with the big toe on the left foot, but it's not a big deal."

Safet Susic's side begin their first World Cup campaign against Argentina on June 15.