The former England and Manchester United defender Gary Neville has been appointed as a coach on Roy Hodgson's England staff, reports The Guardian. Neville, who holds Uefa A and B coaching licences, has signed a four year contract with The FA.
Neville will join the coach Ray Lewington and the goalkeeping coaches Ray Clemence and Dave Watson in Hodgson's coaching staff at the European Championship.
"Gary has achieved so much in the game as a player with Manchester United and England," said Hodgson. "He has obtained Uefa coaching qualifications and will be tremendously respected by the players because of his vast experience as a player.
"At my first meeting with The FA, I explained that Gary was someone I wanted as part of my staff. I think it is very important we have a younger coach who knows the dressing room and is very experienced at international level. That he has represented England as a player at five major finals tournaments will make him an invaluable member of staff." "Roy asking me to be a part of his staff and to work with the national team is not only an honour but a very special moment for me," said Neville. "I had absolutely no hesitation in accepting this role and I am relishing the opportunity to work alongside Roy and the team at the Euros and through to the next two tournaments."
