Upson keen to grasp WC chance

04 May 2010 09:31
West Ham defender Matt Upson admits this summer's World Cup is likely to be his last chance of playing on the world's greatest stage.[LNB] Upson, 31, is hoping to be named in England's squad for South Africa after becoming a fixture in Fabio Capello's plans.[LNB]"Now I look at my recent England situation and I'm pretty pleased," Upson told the Daily Star.[LNB]"I've played several games and helped the team when I have come on. [LNB]"I'm happy with that. This is ­probably my last chance to play in a World Cup. [LNB]"Realistically it's going to be difficult to be performing at that level when I'm 35. So I'm 100 per cent determined to make it count. [LNB]"It has been a ­difficult time with West Ham this season. [LNB]"It's definitely a lot harder to ­impress than if the team's ­performing well - and I don't think I'm in the best form of my career. [LNB]"But I think I've got another ­level to offer and I want to be a part of the World Cup now. [LNB]"I can already feel the excitement building."

Source: Team_Talk