Stuart Pearce’s family have paid tribute to “a golden boy with an infectious smile” following the news Harley Pearce was killed last week.
Harley died when a tractor he was driving came off the road on a country road in Wiltshire on Thursday. He was 21.
A statement from the Pearce family read: “Our family is truly shocked and utterly heartbroken at the loss of our cherished son and devoted brother, Harley. A soul who left an unforgettable imprint on all who knew him.
“He was a golden boy with an infectious smile, and this shocking tragedy will leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him.
“With a quiet, understated strength and deep kindness, we are so proud of the young man he had become, exhibiting a wonderful work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit in the farming industry. He will always be our shining star.
“Rest in Peace, our beautiful son and brother. You will never ever be forgotten.”
Harley one of two children by Stuart Pearce
Harley was the youngest of two children that the former England international had with his former wife Liz.
Stuart Pearce won 78 caps for England and was the best left-back of his generation.
He turned professional at Coventry City before making over 400 appearances for Nottingham Forest, helping them win the League Cup twice under Brian Clough.
After spells at Newcastle, West Ham and Manchester City, he went into management, holding the role at Forest and Manchester City.
He also managed England Under-21s and the Great Britain side that competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
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