Matthew Upson to start against Slovenia
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8751502.stm
West Ham United's Matthew Upson will partner John Terry in central defence for England in their must-win final group game against Slovenia.
More to follow.
England are without the injured Ledley King and suspended Jamie Carragher for Wednesday's game, so coach Fabio Capello has turned to Upson.
The 31-year-old was a key member of the side during World Cup qualification.
England need a win to secure their place in the knockout stages of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Capello had a straight choice between Upson or uncapped Tottenham defender Michael Dawson and opted for the experience of the Hammers defender.
England are without a victory at the World Cup having drawn 1-1 with the United States in their opening game while Capello's men were held to a goalless draw by Algeria on Friday.
Tottenham defender King was replaced at half-time of England's draw with the US and was later ruled out for three weeks with a groin injury.
His replacement, Liverpool defender Carragher, was booked against both the US and Algeria resulting in a one-match suspension.
A defeat will mean that England are eliminated and a draw would leave their fate depending on the result between the United States and Algeria.
England have also been forced to revise their plans off the pitch ahead of the Slovenia game after being told they will be unable to train in the stadium on Tuesday.
Fifa are mindful of protecting the playing surface at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and have decided neither side will have access to the pitch.
It is now likely that Fabio Capello's squad will remain at their Rustenburg base to train in the morning before catching a later flight to Port Elizabeth.
Meanwhile, Fifa have also announced that German referee Wolfgang Stark will take charge of the clash with Slovenia.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8751502.stm
West Ham United's Matthew Upson will partner John Terry in central defence for England in their must-win final group game against Slovenia.
More to follow.
England are without the injured Ledley King and suspended Jamie Carragher for Wednesday's game, so coach Fabio Capello has turned to Upson.
The 31-year-old was a key member of the side during World Cup qualification.
England need a win to secure their place in the knockout stages of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Capello had a straight choice between Upson or uncapped Tottenham defender Michael Dawson and opted for the experience of the Hammers defender.
England are without a victory at the World Cup having drawn 1-1 with the United States in their opening game while Capello's men were held to a goalless draw by Algeria on Friday.
Tottenham defender King was replaced at half-time of England's draw with the US and was later ruled out for three weeks with a groin injury.
His replacement, Liverpool defender Carragher, was booked against both the US and Algeria resulting in a one-match suspension.
A defeat will mean that England are eliminated and a draw would leave their fate depending on the result between the United States and Algeria.
England have also been forced to revise their plans off the pitch ahead of the Slovenia game after being told they will be unable to train in the stadium on Tuesday.
Fifa are mindful of protecting the playing surface at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and have decided neither side will have access to the pitch.
It is now likely that Fabio Capello's squad will remain at their Rustenburg base to train in the morning before catching a later flight to Port Elizabeth.
Meanwhile, Fifa have also announced that German referee Wolfgang Stark will take charge of the clash with Slovenia.
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