Everton skipper Neville battling brother Gary for England place

Everton captain Phil Neville has played down hopes of an England World Cup call.

Neville would be competing with older brother Gary, the Manchester United captain, for a place at right-back.

He said: "I would love to go and I haven't given up on it. This is the first time in my Everton career I've had a sustained run at right back and there aren't too many available.

"Wes (Brown) is injured, so there could be a chance to go as understudy to (Glen) Johnson. I have been to three European Championships but have always missed out on the World Cup at the last hurdle. I was in the last 28 in 1998 and last 30 in 2002 and 2006 without going to any.

"It would be the greatest achievement of my career, but I seem to be down the pecking order and can't help thinking perhaps my time has gone.

"My motivation after leaving Manchester United was not to be a failure, because I'd seen that happen to so many others.

"I was 28 and fortunately I found the right club at the right time and, in particular, the right manager, in David Moyes."