Upson named in England X1

Upson, who earned his first cap as a second half substitute in England's last game in South Africa, was named alongside Gareth Southgate in the heart of Sven Goran Eriksson's back four for the international at Leicester's Walkers Stadium.

England's starting line-up:
1. David James, 2. Danny Mills, 3. Ashley Cole, 4. Steven Gerrard, 5. Matthew Upson, 6. Gareth Southgate, 7. Frank Lampard, 8. Paul Scholes, 9. Emile Heskey, 10. Michael Owen (c), 11. Phil Neville. Substitutes: 12. Wayne Bridge, 13. Paul Robinson, 14. Jamie Carragher, 15. Gareth Barry, 16. John Terry, 17. Jermaine Jenas, 18. Owen Hargreaves, 19. Joe Cole, 20. Darius Vassell, 21. Wayne Rooney, 22. Ian Walker, 23. James Beattie.

Upson named in England X1

Last updated : 03 June 2003 By Brian Cartlidge