Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce has been in discussions with the FA as they would like him to be the new England U-21 coach. The vacancy came about when Crystal Palace manager Peter Taylor decided that he could no longer juggle both positions.

Pearce is delighted to have been selected and has accepted the position. Pearce who has 78 England caps hopes that his current employers can reach an agreement with the FA in time for him to take over for the friendly against Spain.

Pearce sees a number of benefits of his new role for Manchester City as he would have first hand experience of Europe’s top young talent.