West Ham United players are inspired by the constant drive of Scott Parker.
Even though club captain Matthew Upson took the armband again against Liverpool, Parker is a general on the field.
Hitzlsperger said: "Scott is very influential, a top-class player. He does everything very well and we are lucky to have him. He's one of the players that plays well consistently and that is difficult if you are in a team who are not playing well every week. It says something about your qualities.
"He's not just a great player, he's a great person as well. That sums it all up."
