The Verdict

Pearce is a real leader at The Valley and with no fans present this season, it was up to him and other senior players to rally the troops when things weren't going so well.

The centre-back played his part in Charlton's strong end to the campaign and he will have no doubt impressed Adkins enough to be offered an extension going into next season.

Will he be a regular starter? Time will tell - he isn't getting any younger and Adkins may prefer some younger options but Pearce must be a great figure to have in the dressing room and it wouldn't be a surprise really to see him lifting the League One title next season.