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Neville to face scrutiny as FA unveil him as new England manager

PHIL NEVILLE’S credibility as England Women manager will come under fresh scrutiny today in his first official press conference.

The former Manchester United defender spent his first weekend in his new role in Widnes and Wycombe, cramming up on several England players he hopes to guide to World Cup glory next year.

Neville’s knowledge of women’s football has been called into question over recent weeks, long before his appointment was announced by the Football Association last Tuesday.

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