‘I wish I’d got more caps, but I really enjoyed playing for England and won loads of money playing cards. Alan Shearer was like Father Christmas!’: Arsenal legend reflects on limited opportunties for national team, but fond memories away from the pitch

27 May 2000, Wembley - International Friendly - England v Brazil - Alan Shearer, Ray Parlour, Sol Campbell and David Beckham form a defensive wall for England. (Photo by Mark Leech/Offside via Getty Images).

Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has revealed that he wanted more England caps than the 10 he managed during his successful career, though he still enjoyed himself thoroughly with the national team.

Despite being a regular starter for Arsenal, one of the best teams in the Premier League during his peak years, England managers often overlooked Parlour in favour of more exciting options.