Taylor back at U21 helm
Thursday, July 8, 2004
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Peter Taylor will coach England's Under-21 side for the 2004/05 season.
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The English Football Association have confirmed that Peter Taylor will coach the country's Under-21 side for the 2004/05 season.
Second spell
It will be the second time that Taylor has been in charge of the U21 side, having previously led them from August 1996 until June 1999, recording 14 victories, six draws and three defeats. He also took temporary charge of the senior England team for a November 2000 friendly against Italy - in which he made midfield player David Beckham captain of his country for the first time.
Combined responsibility
Taylor will combine this responsibility with his role as manager of Hull City AFC. "The arrangement will be reviewed by the FA, Hull City and Peter Taylor at the end of the season," read a statement on the FA website.
'Great honour'
Taylor himself added: "Being involved with England is always a great honour and I am absolutely delighted at being asked to take over the U21s again. I am looking forward to the challenge and I have no doubts that I can combine the job successfully with managing Hull City."
