Stuart Pearce has told Manchester City he has no intention of
becoming England's Under 21 boss on a permanent basis.
The Eastlands tactician was confirmed as Peter Taylor's successor
on Thursday and will control England's youngsters in next summer's
Under 21 European Championship in Holland.
It had been thought Pearce may take the job on a permanent basis if
he leads the Under 21s to glory, but the former England
international defender says he will walk away from the role after
the Championship.
"People might say it would be hard to walk away from the Under 21
job if we win the European Championships, but it won't be difficult
because I am a man of my word," said Pearce.
"The club have said they need assurances that I wouldn't take the
job on a full-time basis and I have given them my word. I don't
need to sign anything.
"Once the tournament is over I will be back to club work with City
and I won't be applying for the Under 21 job on a permanent
basis."