Jonny Evans tells Stuart Holden he had no intention of hurting him

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans admits his tackle on Stuart Holden was not a good one but has stressed that he had no intention of hurting the Bolton midfielder. Holden required 26 stitches in a gash in his knee following the challenge during Saturday's Barclays Premier League match at Old Trafford, for which Evans was sent off. Evans above: The United defender was shown a straight red card The injury is expected to keep United States international Holden, who has since undergone surgery, out of action for six months, but the 25-year-old has already said via his Twitter account that he does not blame Evans for what happened. Holden also revealed that he had received a 'sincere' phone call from the Northern Ireland international, and Evans told BBC Sport: 'I just said (to Holden) I was sorry, and that I didn't mean to go in and hurt him.' Down and out: Holden faces six months on the sidelines He added: 'At the time I did think I'd gone in for a fair challenge and I'd won the ball. 'But looking back on it when I went straight off the pitch and into the changing rooms and saw the tackle again, I realised it wasn't a good tackle from myself - and my concerns were immediately with Stuart. 'Bolton's doctor was keeping me informed, and gave me a call on Monday. 'It was disappointing to hear the news, (so) I just rang him straight away to apologise. 'I think anyone appreciates a phone call if someone's caused them an injury. 'Not many footballers like to be on the treatment table, it's just unfortunate that someone else has caused an injury to you.'  Evans apologises to Holden as Bolton midfielder faces six months outBolton forgive Evans for horror tackle that hits Holden's semi-final hopesMan United 1 Bolton 0: Has Berbatov's late goal won the title for Ferguson?Bolton FC news, features and opinion  Explore more:Places: Northern Ireland

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Stuart Pearce: I Would Be Honoured To Manage Great Britain Team At London 2012

Wembley’s U21 boss would jump at the chance to lead the football team at the Olympic Games.

England U21 manager Stuart Pearce admits he would be open to the idea of leading Team GB into the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The Football Association are keen for Pearce to be involved in the tournament as most of his U21 players will be called up for the opportunity.

The FA’s of  Scotland, Wales and Ireland have banned their stars the chance to compete over fears it may create Fifa pressure to unite the teams in future.

Other managers have also been linked with the role, including Sir Alex Ferguson, Harry Redknapp and Roy Hodgson.

But their day jobs mean it is unlikely they will be called upon.

No decision has yet been made but Pearce would jump at the chance if he was offered the post.

“I’ve no idea about the Olympics,” he said. “I might be throwing the hammer.

“If I was asked to take a team to the Olympics, I’d be delighted to accept.”

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