Source: Telegraph
England World Cup squad: can Scott Parker still force his way into Fabio Capello's 23?
Manchester City's Gareth Barry, who plays in the same role as Parker, is sweating over his World Cup fitness, while further question marks over the fitness of Sunderland striker Darren Bent makes things even more hopeful for the West Ham skipper. [LNB]Supporters using Telegraph Sport's England World Cup squad selector have been voting in their thousands and the amount of support for Parker suggests that he is still in with a chance if he can put in a good performance against Japan on Sunday. [LNB] Related ArticlesEngland squad: Pick your teamFollow Telegraph World Cup on TwitterTelegraph World Cup on FacebookDebate: who were England's winners and losers?Fabio Capello demands more of EnglandEngland player ratingsSpurs's Tom Huddlestone has been selected marginally more times than his London counterpart but in his 30-minute cameo at Wembley last night he looked to be lacking mobility. [LNB]In favourForm - Parker played a blinder in keeping the Hammers up this season and the momentum is with him.Fans' faith - a significant number of supporters have voted to include Parker in their 23-man squads.Injuries - Barry and Bent are both carrying injuries which cuts the competition. [LNB]Up against itGame time - there's only 90 minutes of audition time left and Capello hasn't even run his first team yet.Pecking order - Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, James Milner and Michael Carrick all seem to be ahead of Parker.Unfamiliar - Parker has never played under Capello and it could be a case of 'better the devil you know'. [LNB]What do you think? Is there still time for Parker to force his way in? [LNB]Get involved by making a comment below or using our England World Cup squad selector....[LNB]
