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Curbs: Chance to impress

07 Jan 2008 - 14:34:39

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West Ham United boss Alan Curbishley has challenged members of his squad to fight their way into Fabio Capello's England set-up.

Curbishley has championed the likes of goalkeeper Robert Green and centre-back Matthew Upson for recalls to the national team and feels that there is an opportunity to impress the Italian in the coming weeks.

He told the club's official website: "They've got a clean slate with Capello coming in. Everybody should be looking and thinking if 'I play well, I've got a chance'.

"We're in a situation now where he goes on what he sees. That's what Sven did and perhaps that's what Capello will do regarding all the positions.

"If you've just landed and started watching the Premier League for a couple of weeks, you pick the players you've seen doing well.

"It's an interesting time for everybody connected with England. Player-wise they should be looking forward to the games and trying to impress."