Roeder surprised by Parker England snub

Glenn Roeder admitted his surprise and disappointment after seeing Scott Parker miss out on the latest England squad after turning in another excellent display in his side’s 2-0 Premiership victory over Everton.

The 25-year-old, wearing the captain’s armband in the absence of the injured Alan Shearer, who is expected to return from a calf injury against Bolton next weekend, led by example as the Magpies wore down the visitors before Nolberto Solano’s second-half double clinched the points.