Source: Daily_Mail
Robert Green deserves to be England's No 1 at the World Cup, insists Upson
Matthew Upson has told Fabio Capello to make Robert Green his World Cup No 1.[LNB]England defender Upson believes his West Ham team-mate deserves to keep his place ahead of rivals David James and Ben Foster.[LNB] Safe keeper: Robert Green is ready to start again against Croatia[LNB]Green is set to start against Croatia at Wembley on Wednesday as England attempt to secure their spot at next summer's finals in South Africa.[LNB]'He's having the best spell of his international career so far,' said Upson. 'I really feel the jersey is up for grabs.[LNB]'Robert is never going to have a better opportunity to establish himself as No 1 and play in a World Cup, which would be a good reward for the amount of hours and time he spent with the squad without making many appearances or getting any recognition.[LNB] Backing: Matthew Upson has high hopes for his team-mate[LNB]'Over the last year his form has been excellent. I have obviously been playing with him at that time at West Ham and I can't remember any kind of mistakes.[LNB]'He's hung in there. He spent a lot of hours with this squad without even being on the bench and mentally that is very demanding. It's down to him and his performances now, which is all you can ask for.'[LNB] Counties continue to give the Australians help ahead of the AshesMARTIN SAMUEL: We'll find out soon if Capello's England magic is an illusionEngland 2 Slovenia 1: England victorious but Fabio Capello still has much work to doWEST HAM UNITED FC
