Phil Neville open to Team GB 2020 Olympics role

BeSoccer 5 years ago 125
Phil Neville says he would be open to managing a Women's Team GB at the 2020 Olympics. EFE

Phil Neville has confirmed he would be available to manage a Women's Team GB side at the 2020 Olympics, if the opportunity arose.

The 41-year-old has guided the England Women side to the World Cup in France next year.

The Three Lionesses would need to finish third or better at the World Cup in order to qualify for the Olympic football tournament.

Despite this tough entry standard, Neville is not ruling out the possibility that it could happen.

"They do need a manager and I am available but there are a lot of processes to go through to actually get to the point of having a GB team," Neville told 'Sky Sports'.

"It took a lot of hard work from all the associations. They have all agreed to it and have worked really well together.

"They all want success and now the processes of staff - who is in charge of the team - goes forward.

"At this moment in time my focus is on England and winning and going to the World Cup, but after that if there is a chance to go to the Olympics, that would be a proud moment".

Mentioned in the news story

Women World Cup
Inglaterra