Gary Neville does not see himself managing Manchester United any time soon and is fully focused on his managerial role with Valencia.
The former United defender suffered a defeat in his first game in charge as Los Che succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against Lyon in the Champions League at the Mestalla on Wednesday.
And the 40-year-old, who will continue his England duties under Roy Hodgson through to Euro 2016, insists that his focus is on Valencia, despite the short-term nature of his contract.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said:
No, I don’t see myself managing Manchester United at all. I know what I want to do in my life, and that’s not something that’s in my mind.
From my point of view, this is important for me and a valuable experience. I’m aware I need to succeed. Succeeding for me would be knowing these players have improved dramatically.
Results come and go, I know we’re in a results-driven business, but I have never looked at football like that since I’ve finished playing. I did when I was a player. As a part-owner, I think about moving forward in the next five, ten years.
Neville’s side may come up against Manchester United in the Europa League after Christmas if both sides are drawn together at Monday’s draw in Nyon. If Los Che beat the Reds and are in a good position in La Liga at the end of the season, the clamour for the lifelong Red to become the man to replace Louis van Gaal at the helm will grow.
