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Brazil's Coutinho '100 percent fit' ahead of England encounter

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Philippe Coutinho revealed he will be available for selection when Brazil takes on England after overcoming a thigh injury.

The gifted midfielder missed Friday's friendly against Japan, as well as three matches for Liverpool ahead of the international.

Now it appears that Coutinho is fully fit and stands a chance of featuring during Tuesday's friendly at Wembley Stadium.

"Unfortunately, I could not play for Liverpool in the past three games because of injury," Coutinho told reporters, according to the Ian Doyle of the Liverpool Echo. "Now I feel 100 percent fit, I have recovered and I am in a good shape to be available for the game against England.

"I never want to miss any Brazil games. I am honoured to wear this shirt whenever I can."

Should he avoid an injury set-back, Coutinho should feature for Liverpool when Jurgen Klopp's men clash with Southampton on Nov. 18.

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