I’m as fit as ever, says Cahill

SOCCEROOS great Tim Cahill believes his flawless training regimen proves he’s fit enough for Russia, but said the decision rested with Bert van Marwijk.

Cahill has not skipped a beat during the intensive week-long training camp in the Turkish heat, which he said sits just behind Guus Hiddink’s gruelling 2006 campaign.

Australia’s record goalscorer was unfazed by suggestions the Caltex sponsorship secured his squad selection, after playing a bit-part role at English Championship outfit Millwall.

As naming rights sponsor of the Socceroos, Caltex has rebranded five sites across Australia as Cahilltex ahead of next month’s World Cup.

But Cahill said there was nowhere to hide during the double sessions as the stakes were raised ahead of the final cull to 23 players.

“I’m not going to say I’m confident (of making the final squad), I’m not confident,” he said. “I’m not going to say anything, I’ll let everyone else speak. It’s fair (that people questioned his fitness), but I have not missed a minute.”