Everton captain Phil Neville would never be able to play for Manchester City.

The former Manchester United star who joined the Toffees in August 2005, insists if the opportunity ever arose for him to join City, he could not take it as his Manchester allegiance clearly lies with the Red Devils.

“Joining City is not something that will ever happen. When you have got red blood you cannot see yourself with blue blood,” Neville said.

"You go there and they have blue ketchup... it's just like 'What are they doing?'.

"I am not being disrespectful to City. I grew up a red, hating Manchester City. When I go back with Everton I get absolutely slaughtered.

"It makes me laugh in a way because I understand what they are feeling. I think it is fantastic as it makes football special."