Everton defender Phil Neville has dismissed suggestions that Spanish football is superior, instead the former Manchester United player remains convinced that the Premier League is still the most exciting domestic competition in Europe. "It's all because of one man and one man's wealth that players are going to Real Madrid," Neville told Everton's official website.

"From an English football point of view I was gutted to see Cristiano Ronaldo leave.

"I think he brought a lot to the Premier League, everyone enjoyed playing against him, he is the best player in the world and he entertains people.

"We want the best players to be playing in the Premier League because we feel we play the best football and we have the best product over here.

"Real Madrid are spending money but I still believe the Premier League is the best, the most exciting, the most honest, the most entertaining and we can be proud of that."