Chinese international Dong Fangzhuo, who plays for Belgian second division side Antwerps, said on Monday that he is in "good" condition before China's Asian Cup qualifier against Palestine to be played on Wednesday.

"I do not feel tired at all, and I hope I can play and score tomorrow," said Dong, who was loaned to the Belgian club soon after joining English giant Manchester United in 2004.

"Maybe because I am young, long journey can not affect me," the 20-year-old said, who showed no sign of weariness after a long flight.

Dong arrived here on Monday and joined the Chinese national team at the Guangzhou Tianhe Stadium after a short break.

Dong, from northeast China's port city Dalian, took to the ground and trained before a watching Chinese head coach Zhu Guanghu.

Asked about whether he will start in the Palestine game, Dong said, "It's up to the head coach. But I want to play and score goals. It is my dream all the time."

(Xinhua News Agency February 21, 2006)