The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
Game over for Parker
Former England international Scott Parker has announced his retirement from football.
The 36-year-old began his career at Charlton, before playing for Chelsea, Newcastle, West Ham, Tottenham, and most recently Fulham.
He was capped by England on 18 occasions in a career which spanned two decades.
Parker was also named the Footballer Writers’ Player of the Year in 2011 during his four-season spell at West Ham.