PARIS: Coach Fabio Capello must rejig his defence as England head to Belarus for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier with John Terry and Ashley Cole both out of action.
A second away win to follow last month's mauling of Croatia in their own backyard would give England a maximum 12 points from four games and maintain clear blue water between them and their Group VI rivals.
"It's disappointing to lose two very experienced players in John Terry and Ashley Cole for the game in Belarus," Capello admitted.
Upson, who has ten caps to date, insists he can handle the pressure against a side good enough to beat Holland last year. "I think we are getting better. The more time we spend together the better it will get. We are on the right track."
On the plus side for England is the likely absence of Belarus playmaker Alexander Hleb, who has been battling an ankle injury, which has hampered his adaptation to life in La Liga with Barcelona.