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Parker: Wants more England involvement
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Scott Parker is hoping to be given more opportunities for England following his impressive performance against Wales.
The midfielder made his England debut back in November 2003, but his appearance in Saturday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales was just his fifth for the national team.
Parker has been in imperious form despite West Ham United’s Premier League struggles this season and was rewarded with a start at the Millennium Stadium.
The 30-year-old ran Ashley Young close for the man-of-the-match award and is now keen to establish himself in Fabio Capello’s side.
Competition
“I got 45 minutes against Denmark, and I thought I did well, and it has gone well personally again against Wales,” said Parker.
“I just need to keep the form up and hopefully get a bit more of a chance.
“There is a lot of competition but I do feel I have been in some really good form this season.
“I thought the midfield combination worked pretty well. It is easy for me when you are playing with two very good players in Lamps and Jack.
“It gives them licence to go forward a little bit and it makes life easier for me.”
Parker feels the key to England’s success was silencing the crowd with two early goals from Frank Lampard and Darren Bent.
He said: “It was a very difficult place to go. First and foremost we got three points.
“The atmosphere was very tense and we quietened the crowd down. We knew we had to do that and we killed the game.”
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