PHIL NEVILLE has joined the Canadian national team as part of John Herdman’s coaching staff.
The former Manchester United star was sacked by Inter Miami last week.
Neville, 46, was axed just days before Inter Miami announced the blockbuster signing of Lionel Messi.
The former England women boss was relieved of his duties by pal David Beckham with Inter Miami sitting bottom of MLS’ Eastern Conference.
Neville has jumped straight back into work, accepting an offer to work with Herdman.
He joins Canada’s backroom team alongside former Millwall ace Richard Shaw.
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The duo will assist Herdman at the upcoming Concacaf Nations League Finals.
Announcing the appointments, Canada Soccer gushed: “Both Phil and Richard bring with them winning experiences at the highest levels and have worked with some of the premier leagues top managers during their careers.
“They’ll work as positional and unit coaches with the aim of helping us to win our first trophy in over two decades.”
Canada have been drawn to play Panama in the semi-finals – with the USA facing Mexico in the other match.
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In a busy summer for Canadian soccer they will then host the Concacaf Gold Cup.
Herdman and Co will face Guatemala, Cuba and the winner of a prelim match in the group stage.
Neville won 19 of his 35 matches in charge of the Lionesses, prior to being replaced by Sarina Wiegman.
He then triumphed in just 35 of his 90 matches at the helm in Miami – with just a 39 per cent win ratio.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
