The 21-year-old scored for City in their 5-1 Carling Cup win over Scunthorpe United on Wednesday night.
It was his first goal since returning after more than a year out with an abdominal problem last month.
And Pearce, who gave Johnson his debut as City manager in 2006, reckons the midfielder can get back to his best.
The England Under-21 coach said: "He's an outstanding player and it's fantastic to see him back.
"Psychologially, just for him to be in the first team again will be a big lift.
"I know he has the ability to go a long, long way in the game and the sky's the limit for him.
"If he gets back to the level that I know he's capable of and he is getting in City's first team, then he'll certainly be in my Under-21s squad."
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