MATTHEW UPSON has rocked West Ham by admitting he needs European football to achieve his World Cup ambitions

Upson, in line to become the new Hammers skipper, will continue to deputise for the injured Rio Ferdinand for England against Andorra tomorrow night.
But he fears his lack of big-match experience will count against him when it comes to claiming a place in Fabio Capello’s starting line-up in South Africa next year.
And that confession will come as a major blow to West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola on the day the club were sold to new owners CB Holdings.









