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Stuart Pearce Signs Two Year England U-21 Contract Extension
Having just suffered a heartbreaking loss, Stuart Pearce has revealed that he will continue to coach the side for two years.
Jun 29, 2009 10:49:01 PM
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has signed a two year contract extension, as he revealed following his side's 4-0 loss to Germany in the final of the European U-21 Championships.
Speaking to BBC Sport, the 47-year-old said, "Just before the semi-final I signed a two-year deal."
"I enjoy where I work, my employees and the players I work with. Why would you walk away?"
Pearce then described his feelings following England's loss, continuing, "Losing chews me up but it spurs me on to be a better coach and manager."
"It's as simple as that. I don't subscribe to boom and bust.
If we won I wasn't going to be the best coach in the world."
Finally, Pearce spoke about the future of his squad, stating, "From this squad 50% will go on for the next campaign."
"For those who have finished, they have served the Under-21s fantastically well. I've just asked of them the honor of meeting me at the hotel.
"I have to speak to them as a group and tell them how well they have conducted themselves over a two-year period. I will speak with the players that will finish and thank them.
"Then I will speak to the younger players and tell them what the expectations are."
Pearce is also a member of England coach Fabio Capello's support staff.
Arjun Miglani, Goal.com
For more news on England, visit Goal.com's England section
Speaking to BBC Sport, the 47-year-old said, "Just before the semi-final I signed a two-year deal."
"I enjoy where I work, my employees and the players I work with. Why would you walk away?"
Pearce then described his feelings following England's loss, continuing, "Losing chews me up but it spurs me on to be a better coach and manager."
"It's as simple as that. I don't subscribe to boom and bust.
If we won I wasn't going to be the best coach in the world."
Finally, Pearce spoke about the future of his squad, stating, "From this squad 50% will go on for the next campaign."
"For those who have finished, they have served the Under-21s fantastically well. I've just asked of them the honor of meeting me at the hotel.
"I have to speak to them as a group and tell them how well they have conducted themselves over a two-year period. I will speak with the players that will finish and thank them.
"Then I will speak to the younger players and tell them what the expectations are."
Pearce is also a member of England coach Fabio Capello's support staff.
Arjun Miglani, Goal.com
For more news on England, visit Goal.com's England section
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