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Coach claims to be mulling over new two-year deal
By Chris Burton Last updated: 24th March 2011

Pearce: Enjoys U21 role
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Stuart Pearce claims to have been offered the opportunity to extend his reign as England U21 boss.
The former Manchester City manager has been in charge of the Young Lions since 2007, while he also forms part of Fabio Capello’s coaching staff with the senior side.
Pearce has enjoyed considerable success with the U21s, guiding them to the semi-finals of the 2007 European Championships and a runners-up finish at the 2009 event.
He will be looking to go one better this summer, with England among the favourites to take the crown in Denmark.
Pearce’s current contract will expire at the end of that tournament, but he has revealed that he is mulling over a two-year extension.
“My contract finishes in the summer,” said the 48-year-old, who revealed he had held talks about his future with FA head of football development Sir Trevor Brooking.
“I spoke with Trevor Brooking about a month ago. He’s keen to extend it for another two years.
“I enjoy the job I do, so if it’s workable, it might well happen.”
Olympics
Pearce has also admitted that he would be open to the prospect of leading Team GB into the 2012 Olympics, which are set to be staged in London.
He said: “I’ve no idea about the Olympics. I might be throwing the hammer.
“If I was asked to take a team to the Olympics, I’d be delighted to accept.”
For now, Pearce is focused on a friendly date against Denmark on Thursday, with it important that England are in the best possible shape ahead of the upcoming European Championships.
“It’s my last chance to have a look at them and get in my mind which 23 we’re going to go with in the summer,” said Pearce, who will also face Iceland next week.
“Competition for places is fantastic, not just to get in the team but to get in the squad of 23.”
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