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Scott Parker of Fulham and Martin Olsson of Norwich City (REUTERS)
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Former Tottenham midfielder is coaching their under-18s.

Scott Parker has settled straight into his new career as a coach at Tottenham Hotspur.

Parker, 36, confirmed his retirement as a player last week, ending a spell at Fulham despite being offered a contract extension.

He was appointed by Tottenham as an under-18 coach, and has begun work straight away.

Parker looks at home at his former club, having played for Spurs between 2011 and 2013 after signing from West Ham following their relegation.

He made over 60 appearances before being sold to Fulham following the club’s summer spending spree in the same summer they sold Gareth Bale.

Fulham's Scott Parker celebrates at the end of the matchFulham’s Scott Parker celebrates

Parker was always a model professional and his approach is likely to rub off on Tottenham’s talented academy stars.

West Ham fans were left frustrated their club did not manage to secure the services of Parker as a coach.

Tottenham have not signed any players yet this summer, but Parker’s appointment is at least a small consolation.