Pearce named as England U21 boss
The Football Association has appointed Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce as England Under-21s manager.
Pearce will take charge of the England Under-21 team for next week's friendly against Spain and this summer's European Under-21s Championship finals.
FA officials reached a compromise with City to install Pearce in the job.
To allay City's fears that their boss would be distracted at a key stage of the Premiership campaign, he will miss an under-21 friendly in March.
Pearce will be assisted by Newcastle coach Nigel Pearson.
"It is a fantastic honour for me," said Pearce.
"I was planning to attend the June tournament for scouting purposes.
"Now I will have an opportunity of getting more out of the competition by working with the best youngsters in this country and pitting my wits against coaches from different nations."
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The Football Association has appointed Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce as England Under-21s manager.
Pearce will take charge of the England Under-21 team for next week's friendly against Spain and this summer's European Under-21s Championship finals.
FA officials reached a compromise with City to install Pearce in the job.
To allay City's fears that their boss would be distracted at a key stage of the Premiership campaign, he will miss an under-21 friendly in March.
Pearce will be assisted by Newcastle coach Nigel Pearson.
"It is a fantastic honour for me," said Pearce.
"I was planning to attend the June tournament for scouting purposes.
"Now I will have an opportunity of getting more out of the competition by working with the best youngsters in this country and pitting my wits against coaches from different nations."
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