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"Steven Taylor was injured in the build-up to Holland's goal - an ironic twist after the fall-out following England's goal in similar circumstances against Serbia.
But Pearce said: "The game carried on, we've got no complaints. The Dutch scored a goal fair and square."
With Taylor limping on and Nedum Onuoha helped off with an injury, England held on during the period of extra time.
"Whether I could have patched up a team for the final, I don't know," revealed Pearce.
"It would have been nice to go all the way but I'm not so sure we could have fielded a side."
Taylor had to take a penalty after the Dutch coach's intervention
He had no complaints about opposite number Foppe de Haan storming on to the pitch to tell the referee that Taylor had to take a penalty.
"When their coach raised the point, I was going to agree with him," said Pearce.
"It's the fairest way of doing it. It was the right and proper way to do it. The only thing it did was enhance the magnitude of Steven Taylor."
Pearce's side scored 12 out of 16 from the spot and the England coach felt they benefited from their daily practice sessions. "
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Thats how you deal with these things: with dignity- not chasing players around the pitch, dishing out racist abuse and joining up to Euro boards calling all English C U N T S !
"Steven Taylor was injured in the build-up to Holland's goal - an ironic twist after the fall-out following England's goal in similar circumstances against Serbia.
But Pearce said: "The game carried on, we've got no complaints. The Dutch scored a goal fair and square."
With Taylor limping on and Nedum Onuoha helped off with an injury, England held on during the period of extra time.
"Whether I could have patched up a team for the final, I don't know," revealed Pearce.
"It would have been nice to go all the way but I'm not so sure we could have fielded a side."
Taylor had to take a penalty after the Dutch coach's intervention
He had no complaints about opposite number Foppe de Haan storming on to the pitch to tell the referee that Taylor had to take a penalty.
"When their coach raised the point, I was going to agree with him," said Pearce.
"It's the fairest way of doing it. It was the right and proper way to do it. The only thing it did was enhance the magnitude of Steven Taylor."
Pearce's side scored 12 out of 16 from the spot and the England coach felt they benefited from their daily practice sessions. "
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Thats how you deal with these things: with dignity- not chasing players around the pitch, dishing out racist abuse and joining up to Euro boards calling all English C U N T S !
