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Matthew Upson has joined Stoke City on a free transfer.

The former West Ham captain left Upton Park when his contract expired at the end of last season. He has signed a two year deal at the Britannia Stadium.

West Ham's quartet of England internationals will be allowed to leave the club if they are relegated from the Premier League this season.

Hammers' co-chairman David Gold admitted that the club would not prevent Carlton Cole, Rob Green, Scott Parker and Matthew Upson leaving at the end of this season.

West Ham captain Matthew Upson has admitted it would be a "huge achievement" for the Irons to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

The Hammers stayed rooted to the foot of the table despite last Saturday's 2-2 draw at Everton, and Upson - who is enduring his third relegation dogfight since joining the club in January 2007 - said this is the most difficult one of the lot.

West Ham hit the road yet again in search of an elusive away win in the Premier League as their relegation worries continue.

They face a stiff test at St Andrews against a resolute Birmingham side, but will have been buoyed by their good performance against Arsenal last Saturday.

Building some momentum from Wednesday night's Carling Cup win over Stoke will be the main aim for West Ham at Arsenal tomorrow.

But there are few tougher places to get a result in the Premier League than the Emirates, and Avram Grant's side will have their work cut out to claim even a point.

West Ham have the chance to erase the memory of Saturday's dismal defeat to Newcastle when they entertain Stoke in the Carling Cup this evening.

The Irons are likely to be without captain Matthew Upson for the fourth round tie after the England defender limped off with a hamstring strain against the Magpies.

West Ham midfielder Scott Parker is a surprise inclusion in England's preliminary World Cup squad.

The 29-year-old was among 30 names announced by coach Fabio Capello this afternoon, and is joined by team-mates Robert Green and Matthew Upson.

Matthew Upson was putting a brave face on West Ham's relegation worries after Monday night's 3-0 defeat at Liverpool.

Despite a poor performance, the Irons' captain did not feel the team's confidence was dented as they try to escape Premier League relegation starting with this Saturday's visit of Wigan to Upton Park.

The future of West Ham's Matthew Upson has been the subject of much speculation recently but the Irons captain insists he's not thinking beyond playing for England in this summer's World Cup.

The 30-year-old centre back has been linked to a move from Upton Park to raise money for the cash strapped Hammers.

West Ham had to settle for a point in last night's relegation scrap at Fratton Park.

A 52nd minute goal by Matthew Upson looked to have secured the win for the Irons but Portsmouth's Danny Webber rescued his side with a fine low strike 14 minutes from full time.

It's been another exciting sporting year and plenty of big names have appeared in the pages of The Wharf, including West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola, a quartet of England cricket captains and two heroes of the 1966 World Cup win.

We look back at what's been making the headlines locally and nationally over the last 12 months.

West Ham head into tomorrow's home clash against Burnley without captain Matthew Upson.

The England defender has picked up a hamstring strain that could rule him out for several weeks, with Scott Parker set to take the captain's armband.

West Ham's miserable start to the season continued with a 2-1 defeat at Stoke on Saturday.

The Irons could feel aggrieved having enjoyed the better of the play, while Stoke defender Robert Huth should have been sent off for punching Matthew Upson.

West Ham head into Sunday's derby clash with Fulham with manager Gianfranco Zola demanding a big improvement from his team.

The Irons slumped to a disappointing defeat at Manchester City last Monday and Zola wants to see more fight from his team against Roy Hodgson's men.

Fernando Torres proved to be the difference as Liverpool snatched a 3-2 win at Upton Park on Saturday in a thrilling encounter.

The Spanish striker hit two superb goals to consign the Hammers to their second home league defeat in a row, although they were unlucky not to take at least a point.

West Ham defender James Collins has swapped one claret and blue shirt for another after joining Aston Villa on a four year deal.

The Welsh defender passed a medical at Villa Park this afternoon and signed for the Villans for a fee believed to be around £5million.

West Ham will enter the fiery cup clash with Millwall with just one recognised striker ready to play.

Carlton Cole is the sole frontman available for selection, as Millwall plot a high-profile upset of Gianfranco Zola's injury-hit squad.

West Ham made a perfect start to their Premier League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Wolves at Molineux.

Goals from Mark Noble and new skipper Matthew Upson eased the Hammers home in what could have been a tricky game against newly promoted Wolves.

The Italian job is only half done at Upton Park but if Gianfranco Zola has his way it will be a whole lot nearer completion come the end of the season.

Saturday's Premier League trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers sees the Irons begin their challenge for a top six finish and UEFA Europa League qualification.

Gianfranco Zola is praying all his West Ham players come through their international commitments this evening as he counts down to the Premier League kick-off.

Zola has a number of key players turning out for their countries this week, including three in the England squad against Holland.