Source: Daily_Mail
David James declares himself fit for Portsmouth's FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham
David James has given Portsmouth manager Avram Grant a boost by declaring himself fit for Sunday's FA Cup semi final with Tottenham.[LNB]England goalkeeper James hobbled off with a calf injury during Pompey's 2-0 defeat at White Hart Lane earlier this month and missed Saturday's 0-0 draw with Blackburn.[LNB]James, 39, one of only three survivors from the south coast side's 2008 cup final win over Cardiff, said: 'The calf is good.[LNB]'I did some training on Tuesday, will do some more Thursday and Friday to be ready for Sunday. I am great, on course and things are going to plan.'[LNB] I feel fine: James is fit to face Spurs[LNB]James has also admitted he put his World Cup hopes on the line by rushing himself back too early after undergoing a knee operation in the summer.[LNB]The former Liverpool star, who has missed 11 of Pompey's 33 Premier League games, added: 'Sunday is about Portsmouth and has got nothing to do with anyone else. In the back of my mind I want to be playing at the World Cup.[LNB]'I am a little bit annoyed about this season that I was not able to get on top of the calf injury.[LNB]'I love playing and cannot stand not being involved but with hindsight maybe with another week's rest I would not encountered the problems I have.'[LNB]Portsmouth's hopes of repeating their 2008 triumph have also been boosted by Steve Finnan, Kevin Prince Boateng and Nadir Belhadj returning to training yesterday.[LNB]James said: 'We have a lot of players back and should have a strong team out.'[LNB] Portsmouth set for new owner as Rob Lloyd fronts deal for mystery investorTottenham will avenge Sunderland defeat against Pompey, claims CrouchPORTSMOUTH FC
