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26 Jan 2007 TAYLOR STANDS DOWN
Peter Taylor has stepped down from his role as England Under-21 coach. The 54-year-old was dividing his time between the under-21s and managing Crystal Palace but said he wanted to concentrate on the Championship club.
"I can't do it anymore and devote my time to helping the team ahead of June's European Under-21 Championship in Holland," Taylor told BBC Sport.
"Anybody coming in would have to commit a lot to the job. I'm sad but I've had a great time with England."
He added: "I'm proud of having seen some players go on to the senior squad."
Taylor steps aside following his second spell with the under-21 squad that began in 2004, his first stint was between 1996 and 1999.
England reached this year's European Championship finals after they beat Germany in a two-leg play-off. It is hoped that Taylor's successor may be appointed before the friendly against Spain at Derby's Pride Park next week.
