Source: Team_Talk
Upson keen to grasp WC chance
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. Upson, 31, is hoping to be named in England's squad for South Africa after becoming a fixture in Fabio Capello's plans."Now I look at my recent England situation and I'm pretty pleased," Upson told the Daily Star."I've played several games and helped the team when I have come on. "I'm happy with that. This is probably my last chance to play in a World Cup. "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. "It has been a difficult time with West Ham this season. "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. "But I think I've got another level to offer and I want to be a part of the World Cup now. "I can already feel the excitement building."