Source: Telegraph
West Ham's Jonathan Spector giving Gianfranco Zola fresh hope for optimism
With West Ham still in the relegation zone and with a busy winter programme sure to bring injuries and suspensions, the appearance of right-back Spector in the centre of defence will give the manager more options. [LNB]Spector will win his 23rd cap for the USA against Denmark tomorrow and could again partner former Fulham defender Carlos Bocanegra in the centre. [LNB] Related ArticlesUpson committed to West Ham causeKieran Gibbs shines for England U21sDavid James's World Cup place in doubtSilva: England gave ball away quite easilyEngland prepared to fail against BrazilJohn Terry: Brazil nothing to worry aboutBob Bradley, the US coach, said: 'Jonathan and Carlos played well together and showed good understanding. It's the first time we've used Spector as a centre-back and he was good.' [LNB]Spector added: 'I'm used to being back there. I played in that position throughout my career with youth national teams and club teams.' [LNB]The ability of Spector to play a more central role could prove interesting if West Ham were to lose England defender Matthew Upson in the January transfer window. [LNB]Zola has insisted he is keeping Upson, despite interest in the summer and expected offers in the New Year. [LNB]And Upson has insisted he is 'fully concentrated' on West Ham ahead of the World Cup finals in the summer. Upson added: 'I don't think I have made many mistakes individually this season but we have conceded a lot of goals. [LNB]'That is a problem and something we need to get better at. But I won't let it affect my international aspirations. I am at West Ham, that is my club.' [LNB]
