Glenn Roeder has confirmed he will not stand in Nigel Pearson's
way should The Football Association invite him to be a part of the
new-look Under 21 setup.
The FA are currently locked in talks with Manchester City after
Stuart Pearce accepted the task of managing England's young
hopefuls, but the club have been keen to stress that they have not
released the former international yet.
Magpies assistant Pearson is also in the frame to join the coaching
staff, and Roeder has no qualms about allowing his right-hand man
to work as a part time assistant at international level should the
chance materialise.
"When Trevor Brooking approached me about Nigel when I was doing my
Pro Licence at Warwick University last week, I told him straight
away it was not a problem to us," said Roeder.
"In fact, I consider it a honour for Nigel Pearson and an honour
for Newcastle United to be associated with the England Under 21
squad if that is what The FA are going to announce."
