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A successful Neville could be monumental for not only England but the rest of the women's game
While he's started off well, it's crucial that the England manager stops making it all about himself and let the team be the headline-grabbers
Phil Neville talks to Nikita Parris

SORRY to disappoint you, Phil Neville, but not everyone wants you to fail.

Speaking prior to the SheBelieves Cup, Neville spoke to the media amid claims that there were a group of people who wanted him to mess up as England boss.

That couldn’t be further from the truth. The reason there was such outrage at him getting the job was because those who followed and supported the Lionesses wanted the new manager to succeed.

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