Scott Parker eyeing qualification

Scott Parker has stated that it would be an honour to help England qualify for Euro 2012, and that he is happy to command a starting place in his national team.

Fabio Capello’s men travel to take on Montenegro in Podgorica on Friday night with the knowledge that a point will be good enough to ensure their place in Ukraine and Poland next year.

The Tottenham midfielder has had a strong start to his time at White Hart Lane since moving from London rivals West Ham in the summer, and is enjoying being involved in the international set-up.

“It would be massive for me to qualify,” he told Sky Sports.

“It is a great honour for me to represent my country and I probably speak for everyone in the squad when I say it would be a proud moment if we do manage to qualify.

“I have always said how many good midfield players we have.

“It is the manager’s decision and I am sure he will put a side out there he feels is best equipped to win on Friday,” he continued.

Another Spurs man that could be involved on Friday night is Kyle Walker, who has impressed for Harry Redknapp’s men this term, and scored the winner in spectacular fashion in the North London derby last Sunday; Parker feels the full-back is ready for the step up.

“Since I have been at Tottenham, Kyle has really stood out. He is a fantastic player. He is young. He has bundles of energy and is very quick,” Parker stated.

“He scored a very good goal at the weekend but his performance before that was really good. I am sure if he is called upon on Friday he will be more than ready to go,” he concluded.

By Gareth McKnight

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