Pearce reveals FA contact
26 Jan 2007 - 10:15:36
Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has admitted that he has been approached by the FA about becoming the next manager of the England Under-21s side.
Pearce confirmed that the contact had only been a brief conversation, following Crystal Palace manager Peter Taylor's decision to step down.
"I have had a brief conversation," Pearce commented. "At this stage this is as far as it goes. If an offer came I would look at it.
"I listened to what Peter Taylor had to say. It seemed he felt he could do it, but it was how the situation was being perceived outside the club.
"But any time your country approaches you about anything is a proud moment.
"The bottom line is I wouldn't do anything that is detrimental to the job I do here, but I believe anyone working with the under-21s would have to gain a benefit."