Play time: Fabio Capello will have more serious matters on Wednesday

Capello will stick by Scott Parker - and in all likelihood start with him in midfield against the Dutch, given that Jack Wilshere is expected to be withdrawn from the squad.

Even though West Ham's Parker is currently performing in the Championship, the England manager insists that last season's Footballer of the Year still has a future with England, though it is clearly preferable that he plays in the Premier League.

'I will go to West Ham to see the games and check everything,' said Capello. 'It is important for him to play in the Premier League. I know he is really serious. He is a focused guy.

'It is no problem but they play more games than the Premier League. He is one of the players who can play with the national team. He is part of the group. If he is fit, he will be OK and stay with us.

'If I find a really good player in the Championship I will pick him. Why not? You know him (Parker) well. (But) I hope for him and for me he will play in the Premier League.'

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