The opening game of the World Cup for the US team is just a few days away – it is just right around the corner. Last week, we reported that forward Jozy Altidore sustained a sprain to his ankle during Wednesday’s practice and was required to stop training immediately. He had been expected to watch the team practice for the World Cup open from the sidelines.

However, six days later after spraining his ankle, Altidore is back with the US team and has resumed full training exercises. Therefore, he will be able to participate in the World Cup and will not have to watch unhappily from the sidelines. He has been participating in some individual training sessions since late last week.

Altidore joined the US team on Tuesday to practice for their opening game on Saturday. After Tuesday’s practice, Altidore said that he is feeling great and his ankle is feeling good. He claimed that it was a bit sore; however, he also said that he ran into no issues at all during his exercises in practice today. Above all, he is ecstatic to be back with his US team.

The forward has appeared in 25 international games and in those 25 appearances, he has recorded a total of nine goals.

The US won during the exhibition this last Saturday against Australia 3-1 – a game that Altidore was unable to participate in. The US opens up against England this coming Saturday, June 12, in Rustenburg for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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