Hammers midfielder called up by England

3:07pm Monday 17th November 2008

WEST HAM star Scott Parker has been drafted into the England squad to face Germany in Berlin on Wednesday.

The midfielder - who has won three caps - was called up by boss Fabio Capello after both Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard withdrew through injury.

He joins club mate Matthew Upson in the 23-man squad.

England: Carson, Robinson, James, Bridge, Johnson, Davies, Lescott, Terry, Mancienne, Upson, Richards, Parker, Bullard, Wright-Phillips, A Young, Downing, Barry, Carrick, Walcott Agbonlahor, Bent, Defoe, Crouch.