Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has thanked England U21 coach Stuart Pearce over his management of Gabby Agbonlahor this week.
The Villa chief said: "Gabby complained at half-time about his hamstring being a bit tight and I thought Stuart Pearce did exceptionally well in taking him off. At that stage England were still trying to qualify for the finals with everything still in the balance.
"So I really genuinely appreciate Stuart's help and his decision not to put Gabby back on for the second half, which he could easily have done."