Toon captain Scott Parker has been named in Stevie Mac’s England squad for the October Euro 2008 qualifers with Macedonia and Croatia.

From the FA:

England Head Coach Steve McClaren has called up Scott Parker and Wayne Rooney for the Euro 2008 Qualifiers with Macedonia and Croatia.

Newcastle captain Parker has been in excellent form for his club and is a straight replacement for Owen Hargreaves who is recovering from a broken leg. Parker, whose debut came in the 3-2 defeat to Denmark at Old Trafford on 16 November 2003, will be hoping to win his third cap.

Well done Parker lad, well deserved.