Everton skipper Phil Neville is delighted with brother Gary's appointment to the England staff.

The younger Neville believes it is an inspired appointment.

"When you look at the backroom staff, this is not jobs for the boys," Neville, who was capped 59 times by England, told the Daily Mail. "Gary had never dealt with Roy Hodgson before he was approached, so it wasn't as if anyone saw it coming. It would have been easier to promote from within the FA.

"Second, Gary is current. He has played with all the squad and been to five major tournaments. He will have respect. It reminds me of how Terry Venables had it at Euro 96 with Don Howe and Bryan Robson. You need strong characters who are not afraid to offer forthright views."