Who should replace Pearce?
The departure of Stuart Pearce as England U21s manager leaves the FA with an important decision - here's some contenders to take the role
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Who should replace Pearce?
The departure of Stuart Pearce as England U21s manager leaves the FA with an important decision - here's some contenders to take the role
Read the full storyPearce to leave England U21 post
Stuart Pearce will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager, the FA have confirmed
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Still devastated! Must learn from the experience! Time to rest the mind, chill out and get ready for next season!
From @JackButland_One on Twitter:Hoddle hopes for change
Glenn Hoddle is willing to become the new England Under-21 manager, but only if the FA allow him to pick the best players
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Rose: Expectations are high
England under-21 defender Danny Rose believes the public expect too much from the national team
Read the full storyRedknapp: We need change
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Connor Wickham admits England Under-21s have "let the country down" with their dismal display at the European Championship
Read the full storyButland wants Pearce to stay on
– England Under-21 goalkeeper Jack ButlandIt says it all how we got here, the way we played, the structure and organisation we had.
There is no-one else to blame [but the players]. It is the same group of players - it us that have not performed.
For a legend of the game like Stuart Pearce, it is difficult to apologise, but there is no-one else to blame but the players.
We were on the pitch, I hope he stays in the job.
He works extremely hard and does everything necessary to make sure we are successful and gives us all the right tools. I really do hope he stays.