Pearce fumes over Bentley’s withdrawal

STUART PEARCE feels he has been let down by David Bentley after the midfielder’s surprise withdrawal from England squad for the European Under-21 Championships.

Sat, 09 Jun, 2007 - 01:00

Ben Rums

The Blackburn starlet has left manager Pearce a man short for the tournament in Holland after pulling out due to “fatigue”.

“I don’t agree with it. I told him last night I don’t agree with it in any way, shape or form,” Pearce said.

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