Cesc Fabregas has raised hopes he will be fit for Spain's World Cup semi-final against Germany tomorrow by training with his team-mates tonight.

The Arsenal midfielder had a scan on his right leg yesterday after taking a knock in training but there was no serious damage.

He did have a support strip on the back of his leg in training in Durban tonight but took part in a full session with no apparent adverse effects.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque is thought likely to give Fabregas his first start of the tournament in place of Fernando Torres, although David Silva and Fernando Llorente are other options.

The Spanish Football Federation said in a statement: "The tests have ruled out any type of bone injury so the player could be available to play against Germany. He has not been ruled out for the game tomorrow."

There has been speculation that the 23-year-old would start the game since Spain improved dramatically in the quarter-final against Paraguay when he replaced Fernando Torres.

Spain managed 15 shots against Paraguay with 11 of these, and the four on-target efforts, coming in the 34 minutes after Fabregas was on the pitch.