BROOKING BACKS PEARCE APPOINTMENT
Sir Trevor Brooking has welcomed the appointment of Stuart Pearce as one of England head coach Fabio Capello's backroom staff because it will provide him with valuable experience.
The former Manchester City manager remains coach of the England Under-21 side.
He will join up with the seniors for the friendly against Switzerland on Wednesday after the previous night's Under-21 game against the Republic of Ireland at Southampton.
Pearce, 45, will also be involved with Capello for two end-of-season friendlies, as the Young Lions do not have a match then.
Brooking, the FA's Director of Football Development, said: "We want to tap into Fabio's knowledge and give Stuart as much experience as we can under him.
"We want to keep Stuart on as Under-21 coach as much as possible. Last summer at the European Championship was a great experience for him.
"With the lack of Under-21 qualifiers, there is the chance to involve him in the national team.
"We have to make sure that in the longer-term we are developing quality English players and coaches and get to the situation where we can appoint talented English managers for the national team."
Sir Trevor Brooking has welcomed the appointment of Stuart Pearce as one of England head coach Fabio Capello's backroom staff because it will provide him with valuable experience.
The former Manchester City manager remains coach of the England Under-21 side.
He will join up with the seniors for the friendly against Switzerland on Wednesday after the previous night's Under-21 game against the Republic of Ireland at Southampton.
Pearce, 45, will also be involved with Capello for two end-of-season friendlies, as the Young Lions do not have a match then.
Brooking, the FA's Director of Football Development, said: "We want to tap into Fabio's knowledge and give Stuart as much experience as we can under him.
"We want to keep Stuart on as Under-21 coach as much as possible. Last summer at the European Championship was a great experience for him.
"With the lack of Under-21 qualifiers, there is the chance to involve him in the national team.
"We have to make sure that in the longer-term we are developing quality English players and coaches and get to the situation where we can appoint talented English managers for the national team."
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