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'We want to go down in history' - Pepe ready for Euro 2016 final

Portugal defender Pepe has declared himself fit for the biggest game of his life against hosts France in the final of Euro 2016.

Pepe sat out this week's 2-0 semi-final win over Wales in Lyon due to a thigh complaint but, after training on Saturday, he was happy to confirm his availability sat alongside head coach Fernando Santos at a pre-match news conference.

The 33-year-old collected his second Champions League title with Real Madrid in May but believes the chance to claim Portugal's first major international honour outstrips anything he has experienced during a decorated career.

"Yes, it is the biggest game of my life, because I am representing my people, my country," he said.