Pearce praise for ‘outstanding’ Ireland

MANCHESTER CITY manager Stuart Pearce has urged Stephen Ireland to be more selfish if he is to become a hit in the Premiership.

Ireland scored his first goal on his 39th appearance to give City a 1-0 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Ireland struck the drive in the 78th minute after half-time substitute Georgios Samaras chested down a long ball from Hatem Trabelsi.

“I thought he was outstanding,” said Pearce.