Believe what you want, but Parker's performance against Spain was awesome. He's not technical by any means, but his determination in that game was unreal. If Spain fired a cannon at the goal he would have stuck his head on it.
If we have a holding player alongside him capable of doing the technical bit (probably Barry) he's very important.
Parker was one of my favourite players for the club while he was here, so maybe I have the blinkers on, but we aren't exactly blessed with options. Was hoping Jack Rodwell would step up but was not to be.
You need Parker or Barry playing not Parker and Barry. That's when it all becomes lifeless and one paced.
Barry has been better than Parker this season IMO. Last two games he's been almost flawless in doing about his work.
I was assuming we'd be playing 3 in midfield. Not really sure how Roy will line them up.
Barry and Parker are completely different players. In a 4-4-2, Barry and Parker would be horrible, yes. As a midfield 3 with Wilshere would have been acceptable but no idea how bad his injury is going to affect him atm.
At least we have decent wingers, sort of.