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Pearce extends England U21 contract

Stuart Pearce is set to remain in charge of England's Under-21 side until at least 2011 after agreeing a new two-year contract with the Football Association, reports the official UEFA web site. The former Manchester City boss, said: "I've agreed a contract verbally, so as far as I'm concerned I've got a contract. I've loved this job for two years, it's been fantastic - not just doing the job and what that entails, but the learning curve. I consider myself someone who's still learning the ropes."

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