Fergie snubs Pearce's Dan plan

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has blocked Stuart Pearce's plans to recall Danny Welbeck to the England Under-21 scene. Pearce is down to one fit striker after Nathan Delfouneso and Martyn Waghorn picked up injuries in Thursday's European Championship qualifier in Iceland - and pondered turning to Welbeck for Monday's match in Norway.However, Pearce revealed a chat with Ferguson ended those plans.The England Under-21 manager told Sky Sports News: "I spoke to Sir Alex straight after the (Iceland) game."He had concerns about Danny travelling back from Montenegro (with England's senior side) and then getting on a plane to Oslo."I quite understood that but I had to make the call because I've only got one striker in the squad."I had a decent chat with him and moved on from there. I quite understand his position."Pearce's side are top of Group Eight after two games and travel to Norway to play their second match in five days on the back of the 3-0 win in Iceland, secured thanks to an Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hat-trick.The manager revealed Tottenham's Kyle Walker will also not be considered.Pearce added: "His girlfriend's due to have a baby in the next week or so and he had concerns about being away."

Source: Team_Talk