The Manchester City boss of twelve months has signed a new contract at the club with a 'no-strings' clause, which means he can take on the England post if the FA do opt to install him as Sven Goran Eriksson's successor after the World Cup.
That means Pearce would be able to leave City for free. Meanwhile, Alan Curbishley was runners-up in the poll. More than one in five who cast their vote said they would like Curbs to be the next England coach.
Source: Daily Mirror