Pearce pleased with U-21s after Slovenian test

    Wednesday, August 20, 2008

    England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce felt his side's 2-1 international friendly victory over Slovenia was useful preparation for more demanding challenges ahead. The visitors had taken a surprise lead in the 11th minute when Etien Velikonja was sent clear and calmly dispatched a low shot past goalkeeper Joe Lewis. England equalised in the 25th minute after Slovenia goalkeeper Matjaz Rozman flapped at a free-kick from Tom Huddlestone and Micah Richards was left with the simple task of tapping t ...

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