Gary Neville to continue in England assistant manager role despite joining Valencia as head coach

Staying put: Gary Neville will continue in his position as England assistant manager
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Tom Dutton2 December 2015

Roy Hodgson has welcomed Gary Neville's appointment at Valencia and assured England fans the former Manchester United man will continue to work with the national team ahead of Euro 2016.

Hodgson's side next travel to Germany in March, before hosting the Netherlands at Wembley ahead of next summer's tournament. And Neville, who has committed to Valencia until the end of the season, will continue to juggle his duties as England's assistant manager.

"I'm delighted that Gary has decided to take this excellent opportunity," Hodgson said.

"It's the right moment in time for him and I'm 100 per cent behind his decision to join Valencia as the new head coach.

"As far as I'm concerned, this will be an extra string to his bow and the experience he will gain working in the Spanish league can only be beneficial to our work together with the England team.

"Gary's commitment to the FA's preparations for Euro 2016 will not be in any way affected by the fact that he will be coaching abroad during the next five months.

"As someone who has spent a large part of my coaching career working abroad, I salute his decision and hope he gains as much from his time in Spain as I have done from the various countries which I have worked in.

"Like the rest of the England coaching staff, Gary will be fully committed to preparing for the Euros in France and our friendly matches which begin in March against Germany and Holland.

"I wish him and his brother Phil the very best of luck as they prepare for their first match versus Lyon in the Champions League."

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