Source: Team_Talk
Grant: Parker is England quality
West Ham manager Avram Grant is surprised that midfielder Scott Parker has not earned a recall to the England squad.[LNB] Parker has not been involved in Fabio Capello's international plans since he was one of the unfortunate men to be axed from an initial 30-man squad before this summer's World Cup.[LNB]But Grant thinks that the 30-year-old is the star midfielder in the Premier League so far this season after several all-action performances.[LNB]And after watching Parker put in another impressive display in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Wolves on Saturday, the Hammers boss thinks his former Newcastle, Chelsea and Charlton man deserves a chance to add to his three caps. [LNB]"I think if you look at all the English midfielders, with respect to others, there is no doubt that Scott, from the beginning of the season, has been the best midfielder," Grant said.[LNB]"I need to talk to Capello! I am not the England manager, but I am sure that Scott deserves to be there.[LNB]"He played well offensively and defensively, was good with the ball. He has a great record for blocking shots of the other team and is very clever and professional, a good guy - very positive.[LNB]"I think it would be good for the England team if he was there, and especially in this form."[LNB]Carlton Cole has also found himself out of the England picture and with no goals to his name in the current campaign the striker has been on the bench for West Ham's last four matches.[LNB]Grant brought Cole on with a little less than 15 minutes to go at Molineux and afterwards praised his contribution.[LNB]"Coley came very well into the game," Grant said.[LNB]"He made himself available and created two good chances for himself. I was very pleased with his performance, but he needed a little bit of luck to score."
