Scott Parker may miss the start of the Tottenham's season with Achilles injury Spurs, who are widely tippd to appoint Andre Villas-Boas as manager next week, could be without the player for their opening matches of the new season should Parker require an operation to clean the area. Prior to Euro 2012, Parker told reporters that England's lack of contenders in midfielders made it essential for him to play through the pain of persistent injury. "Myself and Steven [Gerrard] just have to keep going," he said. We have to, don't we? If selected, I'm sure we can keep going. There's not a lot of cover in midfield, but I'm sure we'll be fine, and we have got other boys who can come in.