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Ex-Reading FC loan star Upson to start for England

By Jonny Fordham
June 21, 2010

Ex-Reading loanee Matthew Upson will start for England in their crucial Group C World Cup game against Slovenia on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old centre-back, who made 15 appearances for Reading and scored once on loan from Arsenal in 2002, will partner former Three Lions captain John Terry in the final group fixture.

England manager Fabio Capello has called upon the West Ham defender as Jamie Carragher is suspended following two yellow cards he picked up in the previous two group games.

Capello’s men must win to secure their place in the knockout stages of the competition in South Africa.

Elsewhere, Royals goalkeeper Adam Federici has twice been an unused substitute for Australia’s Group D games.

Pim Verbeek’s side lost 4-0 to Germany, but picked themselves up with a 1-1 draw against Ghana on Saturday.

The Socceroos still have a chance of making the last 16, but have to beat Serbia by three goals to progress.

Reading manager Brian McDermott has already told the Post that he will allow his 25-year-old No.1 time off to rest ahead of the Championship campaign.

The rest of the squad are due back in training on Thursday, July 1.

Former Reading winger Stephen Hunt has signed for Wolves from Hull City for an undisclosed fee.

He joins ex-Royals stars Kevin Doyle and Marcus Hahnemann at Molineux.

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Interesting sub note about Stephen Hunt now joining Wolves. His agent must be on some commission!

Dr Watson, Reading
21/06/2010 at 22:47

Oh come on Jonny, is this the best you can do!?!

Next we'll have, "Ex-Reading and England player Martin Keown commentates at World Cup." Yeesh.

DocD
21/06/2010 at 16:04

@ Bushes

He's out to a late lunch with Valerie ;o)

Brad From-Birch Hill, Bracknell
21/06/2010 at 15:57

No word from Jonny yet.

On his way to the jobcentre?

Bushes Bernal, The Back of Beyond.
21/06/2010 at 15:14

Based on Friday's game, may be the headline shouyld have been:

Englnad: "Ups" starts Ex-Reading Loan start to play on Wednesday.

HitchinRoyal
21/06/2010 at 15:11

Great riposte Bushes. Touché

LV Ranger
21/06/2010 at 15:04

Ouchie!

Valerie Spanxx, London
21/06/2010 at 15:03

Jealous Valerie?

Deary me, women and football eh?

Bushes Bernal, The Back of Beyond.
21/06/2010 at 15:00

*NEWSFLASH*

Johnny Fordham needs to fill column inches!

Brad From-Birch Hill, Bracknell
21/06/2010 at 14:43

oooooh a few green-eyed monsters out here today for sure. Judging by the barbed commments, I think it's safe to say that some people are a teeny, weeny bit jealous. Not the best quality to have.

Concede that it's a slow news day mind.

Valerie Spanxx, London
21/06/2010 at 14:33

Next will have ex reading fc legend jimmy quinn is taking his dog for a walk or that mick gooding has sold 4 houses in a day... how boring, weak and pointless

FRED BAINES
21/06/2010 at 14:11

Lol @ bushes, was thinking the same...come back next week for "Ex-Reading FC player delivers post...still"

Brad From-Birch Hill, Bracknell
21/06/2010 at 14:10

I don't think I have ever seen a weaker Reading FC related headline than that.

You must be so proud Jonny, that media studies degree is paying dividends for you.