Pearce: Distin would shine on world stage

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce believes Sylvain Distin should be going to the World Cup with France.

Pearce: Distin would shine on world stage
Wed, 02 Nov, 2005 - 12:23

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce believes Sylvain Distin should be going to the World Cup with France.

The 27-year-old defender has become an influential figure in the club’s climb up the Premiership table.

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