England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce wants his side to set a Premier League tempo to tonight's European Championship clash against Italy in Arnhem.Taylor Hopes For A Return To England Action
England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce wants his side to set a Premier League tempo to tonight's European Championship clash against Italy in Arnhem.Pearce will make a late decision on Anton Ferdinand, who is struggling with a groin complaint, and also decide whether to use Leroy Lita in attack with David Nugent or stick with a lone striker.
Scott Carson will equal the record for England Under-21 caps, joining Jamie Carragher and Gareth Barry on 27.
Scott Carson will equal the record for England Under-21 caps, joining Jamie Carragher and Gareth Barry on 27.
Pearce: "The tempo we imposed on the game on Monday was not good enough to put the Czechs under any form of pressure.
"We feel it will be a slightly different game against the Italians and we have to concentrate on what we are good at."