Pearce: I'm not ready for England job

07 October 2010 15:01

Stuart Pearce insists he has enough on his plate as he tries to steer the England Under-21 team into the European Championships without worrying about who should succeed Fabio Capello.

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England boss Capello will step down when his contract expires in the summer of 2012 and Pearce admits he currently lacks the experience to step up to the top job.

"At this moment in time I feel I don't have enough experience to be the England manager. I enjoy what I do, being in charge of the Under-21s and having the experience with the senior squad," Pearce said.

"That experience is getting enhanced day by day.

"In a year's time I will be a better manager than I am today, that's for sure."

Pearce continued: "The one thing I can assure you is that the words long-term and football don't seem to go hand in hand these days.

"If I am still in charge of the Under-21s tomorrow night I will be delighted."

Source: PA