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Fresh Sol sees no problems

22 Jan 2010 - 11:33:02

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Sol Campbell is confident he still has what it takes to play at the top level with Arsenal.

Campbell, 35, could make his first appearance for the north London club in three-and-a-half years against Stoke City in the FA Cup on Sunday.

The veteran defender was re-signed by Arsene Wenger earlier in the month after impressing the Gunners boss during training following his exit from League Two side Notts County.

Wenger raised eyebrows when he offered a contract to the evergreen defender, but a refreshed Campbell claims he is ready to repay the Frenchman's faith.

"Personally I feel in better shape now physically than when I left Arsenal, because I am fresher," he stated.

"I played so many years, but the longest break I have ever had was probably two months.

"This time I have been able to train for six months, without the stress of building up for games and all the travelling.

"All that takes it toll and I have not had that, so I am really fresh. I am loving it.

"The batteries have been recharged and the stamina you need to go through a whole season - that is there."