Stuart Pearce has told Manchester City he has no intention of becoming England's Under 21 boss on a permanent basis.
The Eastlands tactician was confirmed as Peter Taylor's successor on Thursday and will control England's youngsters in next summer's Under 21 European Championship in Holland.
It had been thought Pearce may take the job on a permanent basis if he leads the Under 21s to glory, but the former England international defender says he will walk away from the role after the Championship.
"People might say it would be hard to walk away from the Under 21 job if we win the European Championships, but it won't be difficult because I am a man of my word," said Pearce.
"The club have said they need assurances that I wouldn't take the job on a full-time basis and I have given them my word. I don't need to sign anything.
"Once the tournament is over I will be back to club work with City and I won't be applying for the Under 21 job on a permanent basis."
a-Lost-9uY
i tink MC will suffer.. as he hav to take care of 2 teams.. pretty tough for him
bryanseb
Originally posted by a-Lost-9uY:
i tink MC will suffer.. as he hav to take care of 2 teams.. pretty tough for him
hanor hanor.. If Pearce can do it, cant Radojko Abramovic (Singapore Coach)?