Collison salutes Parker effect

21 October 2009 14:50
West Ham youngster Jack Collison has hailed the influence of midfielder Scott Parker. Parker has been out of the Hammers side since early October following a suspension, but he has served his ban and should be in contention for Sunday`s daunting looking clash with in-form Arsenal. And Parker's return will be a massive shot in the arm for West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola as they look to pull away from the foot of the table, with Collison only too aware of Parker's importance. "For me, Scotty Parker is a great professional and someone I really enjoy learning from in training and in games," 21-year-old Collison. "The way he approaches everything is great for a young player like me. He is someone I really look up to and aspire to be like."

Source: Eurosport