The Blues defender has been named in England coach Sven-Göran Eriksson's 24-man squad for the game on wednesday, 9th February.
Upson was not available for selection for Blues' game against Manchester United today having picked up a hamstring injury during training so it remains to be seen if he'll be fit enough to join up with the England squad this coming week.
Former Blues striker Andrew Johnson has been named in the England squad for the first time.
Full Squad: Paul Robinson (Tottenham), David James (Manchester City), Robert Green (Norwich); Gary Neville (Man Utd), Ashley Cole (Arsenal), Glen Johnson (Chelsea), Jamie Carragher (Liverpool), Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Ledley King (Tottenham), John Terry (Chelsea), Matthew Upson (Birmingham), David Beckham (Real Madrid), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Owen Hargreaves (Bayern Munich), Jermaine Jenas (Newcastle), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Man City), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), Kieron Dyer (Newcastle), Michael Owen (Real Madrid), Wayne Rooney (Man Utd), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Andy Johnson (Crystal Palace).
Upson Named In England Squad
