TOTTENHAM BOSS HARRY Redknapp has cast doubt over Scott Parker’s availability for Euro 2012.
At 31, the midfielder has recently become a regular in the England team, and is likely to play an important role as they attempt to progress from Group D, where France, Sweden and co-hosts Ukraine will be their opponents.
Newly-installed manager Roy Hodgson is due to name his 23-man squad at lunch time on Wednesday but Redknapp has revealed Parker, who has missed the last three matches for Spurs, is having a problem shaking off an Achilles injury in time.
“He’s struggling at the moment,” The Mirror report him as saying.
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“He’s not been fit. He’s had a problem with his achilles which he’s been carrying for a few weeks.
It’s not getting any better, so that’s a concern long term.”
Redknapp added that he could have injections in a bid to clear it up but would need at least 10 days’ to rest afterwards. England begin a pre-tournament training camp on May 21 before friendlies with Norway and Belgium.
England could be without Parker for Euro 2012
TOTTENHAM BOSS HARRY Redknapp has cast doubt over Scott Parker’s availability for Euro 2012.
At 31, the midfielder has recently become a regular in the England team, and is likely to play an important role as they attempt to progress from Group D, where France, Sweden and co-hosts Ukraine will be their opponents.
Newly-installed manager Roy Hodgson is due to name his 23-man squad at lunch time on Wednesday but Redknapp has revealed Parker, who has missed the last three matches for Spurs, is having a problem shaking off an Achilles injury in time.
“He’s struggling at the moment,” The Mirror report him as saying.
“He’s not been fit. He’s had a problem with his achilles which he’s been carrying for a few weeks.
Redknapp added that he could have injections in a bid to clear it up but would need at least 10 days’ to rest afterwards. England begin a pre-tournament training camp on May 21 before friendlies with Norway and Belgium.
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