Netherlands coach Marco van Basten expects to be able to select from a fully-fit squad for his side's opening World Cup fixture against Serbia & Montenegro on Sunday.

Rafael van der Vaart has been struggling for fitness after arriving for the Oranje's training camp with an ankle injury, while Wesley Sneijder, Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Philip Cocu took heavy knocks during last weekend's friendly against Australia.

Van der Vaart and Van Bronckhorst are both now back in full training, while the coach is confident Sneijder and Cocu will join in with the rest of the squad on Saturday.

"I have good hopes that I can use a fully-fit squad against Serbia & Montenegro," said van Basten.

"Sneijder has made good progress and will not be a problem for Sunday."

Midfielders Nigel de Jong and Stijn Schaars travelled to Germany to provide cover for the injured players earlier in the week, but are likely to be sent home on Saturday.