Scott Parker Gave Up Hope to Join England in World Cup

Only few weeks ago, West Ham United midfielder was hopeful of a shot to join the England national team.

“I always think about England. When every squad is named, I think maybe I could have chance or come in if somebody gets injured,” Parker told The Mirror.

“I was in the squad for the game in Germany last season but if I’m being honest, I would have thought I would have been involved a little bit more now.

“All I can do is keep playing well for West Ham. That’s my main aim. If something comes of that, then brilliant.”

However, with South Africa coming around the corner and without a call from national team’s coach Fabio Capello, Parker is starting to lose hope.

“It’s nice that people ask me about England but I think if I had a chance to go to South Africa I would probably have been called into the squad by now,” said Parker.

“All I can do is play for West Ham and if I can help produce results maybe it might be good enough. It’s not a frustration not being picked, it’s part and parcel of the game.

“When you are rewarded with international call-ups it is great and if it happens, I’ll be ready to go. I don’t think it will happen though.”