Argentina: Javier Zanetti Back with New Spirit

Argentina - Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti is very pleased to be back to defend Argentina, ahead of the friendly match against the United States and Costa Rica.

Zanetti absent in the 2010 World Cup when Diego Maradona became coach Tango.

But coach Sergio Batista showed his faith, and Zanetti glad to be back playing.

"It's always nice to be back on the team," said Zanetti told Clarin.

"What is important because you have some useful players to help the team understand each other," he added.

Zanetti has played 139 times defending Argentina and scored five goals.