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LYON, France Megan Rapinoe looks set to be fit for Brett Gardner Jersey the United States' Women's World Cup final against Netherlands, saying Saturday: "I expectto be good to go".

The striker, who has scored five goals in this World Cup including succe sive braces in the knockout wins against Spain and host France Gary Sanchez Jersey , was a surprise absentee for the semifinal victory Tuesday over England because of a slight hamstring strain.

Rapinoe said after that game she expected to be ready by the weekend for USA's third World Cup finaland, having trained in the days leading up to Don Larsen Jersey the clash with the European champions, the 34-year-old believes she will be pa sed fit.

"As of now, I'm expecting to be ready for tomorrow. I feel good," Rapinoe said at USA's pre-match pre s conference Saturday. "That's all I can really say right now. We have one more training se sion.

"I'm pretty open and honest with you. Nothing Paul O'Neill Jersey hidden. I expect to be good to go for tomorrow."

Christen Pre s took Rapinoe's place against England and Wade Boggs Jersey headed the Americans'opening goal in a 2-1 win.

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Coach Jill Ellis confirmed Saturday she expects to have everyone available, which means midfielder Rose Lavelle, who came off against England with a hamstring problem, should also be fit.

"Having this extra day of rest has been huge," Ellis said. "At this MLB New York Yankees point no one has been ruled out so that's encouraging for me as a coach."