Upson signs for Potters!

Stoke City have completed the signing of free agent Matthew Upson on a two-year deal.

The 32-year-old has been without a club since his contract with West Ham expired this summer.

Upson becomes Potters boss Tony Pulis' second defensive signing of the close season after Jonathan Woodgate, following the successful completion of his medical.

The England international, who has 21 caps, will now be in line to make his debut against Chelsea on Sunday in the televised game on Sky Sports HD1.

Upson started his career at Luton before moving to Arsenal where he was tipped as a long-term successor to Tony Adams.

Injuries and the longevity of the famed Gunners' backline stunted his progress, before he moved to Birmingham, where he established himself as one of the best centre-halves in the country.

Pulis has again conducted a shrewd piece of business as he boosts his squad with another player of international class, who played at the 2010 World Cup.