West Ham's Matthew Upson is confident he can secure a first-team role in the England squad for the World Cup, this summer. Upson has since started 9 of England's last 17 games under Capello's management. England have only lost once when Upson has started -- the 1-0 loss to Brazil. England's first-choice centreback (besides John Terry), Rio Ferdinand, has been plagued by injury this season and has only featured in 19 matches for United and is a doubt for the World Cup. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8648167.stm
