Curbs: Move suits Parker ambition

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Parker, who has only won three caps over the last four years, completed his £7million switch from Newcastle on Wednesday, and Curbishley is confident the 26-year-old can help bring success to West Ham and strengthen his own international credentials.

"He's coming to the club knowing full well that we're trying to push forward and he wants to be part of that," he said. "He's very experienced but still young and I'm sure he's going to be a big asset to West Ham."

Parker added: "Firstly he wants to improve our team, then he wants to improve his chances of forcing his way back into the England scene.

"He has been captain of Newcastle and he is exactly the type of player that I wanted to bring to the club.

It is unlikely he will be the last big name recruit to sign for West Ham this summer as Curbishley has been given in excess of £40million to spearhead the club's challenge for Europe.

Chairman Eggert Magnusson said: "We are seeking to take the club on to the next level as we prepare for next season. This is an important time for the club.

"The board are working very hard with Alan Curbishley to identify what we need to do to strengthen our squad for next season."