Neville cut to be Hodgson's successor
HILLS have cut their odds about Gary Neville becoming the next England manager from 6-1 to 3-1 after the former Manchester United defender was yesterday appointed head coach of Valencia.
Neville had already headed the betting to succeed Roy Hodgson having been part of the coaching team since 2012, and has reached an agreement with Valencia to be head coach of the first team until June 30, 2016.
His first game in charge at the Mestalla will be Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Lyon, leaving brother Phil and interim coach Voro to oversee Saturday’s league match against La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Valencia are 11-2 to achieve a top-four finish this season, while they are 4-9 to claim a place in the top six.
Neville joins Los Che with the club ninth in the table, having scored just 17 goals in their 13 league games.
His departure leaves a big hole at Sky Sports, where Neville has been their most celebrated analyst, and his Monday Night Football discussions with Jamie Carragher and Ed Chamberlin have become hugely popular before and during Premier League matches.
Sky Sports pair Jamie Redknapp and Thierry Henry are both 6-4 with Coral to step into the breach for Monday’s televised game between Everton and Crystal Palace.
