Roy Hodgson appoints Gary Neville to England backroom staff
The former Manchester United captain has joined the newly-appointed
Three Lions boss' coaching team, with the Sky Sports pundit signing a
four-year contract
Neville, who has been working as a
commentator with Sky Sports since his retirement towards the end of last
season, has signed a four-year contract with the FA.
The 37-year-old will now join up with fellow coaches Ray Lewington, Ray Clemence and Dave Watson in time for Euro 2012 .
Hodgson told the FA's official website: "Gary has achieved so much in the game as a player with Manchester United and England.
"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."
The Bury-born defender is England's most capped right-back with 85 appearances and holds Uefa A and B coaching licences.
He
won a host of titles during his time with United - including the
Premier League and Champions League - as well as representing England at
five major tournaments.
Neville said: "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.
"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."
Source : Goal.com
