England women's football team Phil Neville: TV bore scores own goal with sexist tweets Reputation of new England women’s boss takes a hit after a career of monotonous success Many within the women’s game believe Phil Neville is underqualified to take charge of the England team. Photograph: Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty ImagesIn 2014, more than 440 viewers complained to the BBC that Phil Neville was too boring. Neville, controversially appointed as manager of the England women’s football team this week, must have wished a monotonous tone remained the severest criticism of him. His father, Neville Neville, was a league cricketer in Lancashire, and his mother played netball to a good level. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The ‘class of 92’: from left, Phil Neville, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes.

Source: The Guardian January 26, 2018 11:03 UTC