Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has declared himself fully fit and ready to win the Premier League title.

Smalling has spent the last three weeks trying to overcome a head injury that he sustained in a clash of heads with Klaas Jan Huntelaar in England's friendly with Holland last month.

The former Fulham player made a comeback against Athletic Bilbao wearing a protective cap, though he had to leave the field again after splitting his stitches. The 22-year-old insists that he has now fully recovered and came through a midweek reserve-team outing against Aston Villa without any complications.

"I feel good. It was the first time I'd not played with any protection and I came through it well," said the England international.

"The manager wants everyone out on that field to make sure he has a good squad to choose from.

"That can only be beneficial in the weeks ahead. Having everyone fighting for a place and raring to go will help us."

Smalling officially signed for Manchester United in January 2010.