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."