Former Manchester United and Everton utility Phil Neville has been named assistant coach at Valencia.

Valencia have announced that the 38-year-old has been appointed to manager Nuno Espirito Santo's backroom team at Los Che, who finished fourth in the Primera Division last season.

A statement on valenciacf.com read: "Valencia CF are pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Neville as assistant manager of the first team, joining the coaching staff headed by Nuno Espirito Santo.

"The former Manchester United and Everton player has previously occupied the assistant role at Old Trafford, under both David Moyes and interim replacement Ryan Giggs. Neville offers a wealth of footballing knowledge to a club in constant growth."