Neville flattered to be linked to Everton job

Former Everton defender Phil Neville revealed he is keen to succeed David Moyes in charge of the Toffees.

David Moyes has left the club to take charge of Manchester United following the retiring of England’s most successful manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Speculation as to Moyes’ replacement at Goodison Park is certainly keeping everyone guessing with Phil Neville being linked to the vacancy.

Neville, who decided to leave Everton at the end of the season, said: “It is flattering to be linked with the Everton job. There is a structure in place where the new man who comes in will not have that much to do. I am at the end of my career and I am looking to get into coaching and management. It’s just whatever direction the club want to take.

“It would be a good job. But I know there are players who have gone into jobs and failed. I have prepared. I have prepared for the last five seasons and I have some nice decisions to make. I have had a lot of experience, studying coaching practices. I have been away with England Under-21s. I’m half-prepared for what I’m going into,” he added.