Scott Parker confident West Ham can cope without him

Scott Parker has backed his West Ham team-mates to secure Premier League survival without him.The midfielder will miss the Hammers' next two games - against Sunderland and Liverpool - after picking up his 10th booking of the season in Sunday's draw with Everton.He said: 'I'm very disappointed to miss two games having been sitting on a 10th yellow card for six or seven games. Frustration: Parker (left) serves a two-game ban at a crucial point in the season'I only had the next game to get through and it was cleared. I will take the Everton result over that though any day. It is a good starting point.'It is going to be tough for the rest of the season, but we are up for it. I hope we can push on.'We all deserve it - players and fans - and hopefully we can go on and do that. When I come back I'm sure we will be in a good position and kick on.'West Ham are hovering just a point above the relegation zone with five games to go although Hull, in 18th place, have a game in hand over Gianfranco Zola's side. Gianfranco Zola's survival battle at West Ham inspired by Bill ShanklyWest Ham are United! Upson backs 'together' Hammers to beat the dropEverton 2 West Ham 2: Hammers fans want misfit Mido sent off!Flying Ilan gives relegation threatened West Ham a big lift with late equaliserWEST HAM UNITED FC

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