Arsenal defender William Gallas is confident being fit for the World Cup.

Gallas has not played since suffering a recurrence of a calf injury against Barcelona in the Champions League on March 31 and is facing a race against time to make the plane for South Africa.

France boss Raymond Domenech, who will name a provisional 23-man squad on May 11, has already stated he won't be taking any player with fitness issues threatening his participation.

But Gallas remains confident he can prove he is ready to make a contribution to Les Bleus' campaign.

"I am working hard to be in the squad," he told Le Parisien newspaper.

"If I felt it wasn't possible I would have given up. Right now I feel good and ready to play for France.

As for Domenech's stance on injured players, Gallas, who has won 78 caps for his country, added: "I think Raymond Domenech is informed about my personal situation although I have had no guarantee."