Parker in England squad
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Newcastle captain Scott Parker has been recalled to the England squad after a two-and-a-half year absence.
Parker replaces the injured Owen Hargreaves in Steve McClaren's 24-man squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Macedonia and Croatia.
Striker Wayne Rooney is available again after suspension so Darren Bent drops down to the Under-21 squad.
Ledley King also returns, but Tottenham team-mate Michael Dawson and Charlton's Luke Young miss out.
England boss Steve McClaren said: "Scott is having a very good run at Newcastle, he's playing well and he is a leader.
"He is a player who epitomises what we are all about - team ethic and a winning attitude.
"I spoke to Scott today. He was thrilled and delighted to have the opportunity. I'm looking forward to meeting up with him and the rest of the squad on Tuesday for two very big games for England."
England face Macedonia at Old Trafford on 7 October and travel to Zagreb to play Croatia four days later.
England squad:
Parker replaces the injured Owen Hargreaves in Steve McClaren's 24-man squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Macedonia and Croatia.
Striker Wayne Rooney is available again after suspension so Darren Bent drops down to the Under-21 squad.
Ledley King also returns, but Tottenham team-mate Michael Dawson and Charlton's Luke Young miss out.
England boss Steve McClaren said: "Scott is having a very good run at Newcastle, he's playing well and he is a leader.
"He is a player who epitomises what we are all about - team ethic and a winning attitude.
"I spoke to Scott today. He was thrilled and delighted to have the opportunity. I'm looking forward to meeting up with him and the rest of the squad on Tuesday for two very big games for England."
England face Macedonia at Old Trafford on 7 October and travel to Zagreb to play Croatia four days later.
England squad:
Goalkeepers: Robinson (Tottenham), Foster (Man Utd), Kirkland (Liverpool);
Defenders: G Neville (Man Utd), P Neville (Everton), Brown (Man Utd), Terry (Chelsea), Ferdinand (Man Utd), Carragher (Liverpool), King (Tottenham), A Cole (Chelsea), Bridge (Chelsea);
Midfielders: Lampard (Chelsea), Gerrard (Liverpool), Jenas (Tottenham), Carrick (Man Utd), Richardson (Man Utd), Downing (Middlesbrough), Wright-Phillips (Chelsea), Parker (Newcastle);
Strikers: Rooney (Man Utd), Crouch (Liverpool), Johnson (Everton), Defoe (Spurs).
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