Stuart Pearce becomes Nottingham Forest captain in 1987 and two years later guides the club to League Cup success

He famously misses a penalty as England lose the shoot-out to Germany in the 1990 World Cup semi-final in Turin

In 1992 Graham Taylor makes the inspirational Pearce his England captain after Gary Lineker's retirement

Pearce holds his nerve to score from the spot as England beat Spain in Euro 96 to reach the semi-final against Germany

The Wembley semi-final against Germany ends in heartache yet again as England lose on penalties

Pearce is appointed caretaker-manager of Forest in December 1996 following the resignation of Frank Clark

Forest are relegated from the Premiership and Pearce then heads to Newcastle on a free transfer

After being frozen out of the Newcastle line-up Pearce heads south to West Ham in the summer of 1999

After suffering injury turmoil at Upton Park, including two broken legs, Pearce moves to Manchester City in 2001

Pearce is confirmed as Kevin Keegan's permanent successor in May 2005 becoming City's 18th manager since 1971

In February 2007 he is appointed England Under-21 manager after receiving permission from his club

A poor season in which City score just 10 goals at home spells the end for Pearce and he is sacked in May 2007