ENGLAND will have to be patient if they want to lure Phil Neville into a coaching role – because he remains a vital performer for Everton FC, says David Moyes.
Speculation has gathered in the wake of Roy Hodgson’s appointment as England manager, that the new national Supremo fancies the Toffees skipper as part of his new back-room staff.
Neville, 35, is expected to complete his Uefa A coaching licence this summer, and harbours ambitions to become a manager, but is also contracted to the Blues until summer 2013.
And even though Moyes has no doubt his skipper will make a good coach, he believes is confident that he wants to continue playing for the time being.
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He said: “I’ve always thought in time Phil would get involved in coaching.
“But I think Phil still sees himself as a player and I think Phil has played as well as anyone at Everton this year.
“Like us all he had a sticky start, but whether it be in midfield or full back he has always been consistent and reliable.
“At the moment he wants to play. He is such a good guy and knowledgeable and understands what it takes for players to win.
“If you go about your business as he does then he is very well respected.
From players, managers and coaches alike and supporters.”
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