Paul Scholes would be open to an approach from Roy Hodgson if the new England manager wants to include him in his plans for this summer's European Championship.

Scholes was targeted at the very last minute by Fabio Capello before the 2010 World Cup, but an indirect approach and the timing of that interest was not enough to persuade the Manchester United midfielder to come out of international retirement, six years after his last England game.

But Scholes, 37, said at the time that a more advanced warning might have been enough to convince him, and it is understood he would be receptive now to an invitation from Hodgson to join his 23-man party in Poland and Ukraine.

England expects: Scholes would be open to a recall for the Euros

Hodgson names his squad on Wednesday with a concern over Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker, who missed the end of the season with an achilles problem.

There is also a doubt over Parker's clubmate Kyle Walker, who suffered an injury in yesterday's 2-0 home win over Fulham.

The right back left White Hart Lane on crutches, with his left foot in a protective boot after a tangle with Mousa Dembele, although Spurs boss Harry Redknapp later insisted it was not a major concern for England.

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