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Man Utd legend was told to take Valencia job by Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Hodgson
GARY NEVILLE admitted he was excited at the challenge that faces him at Valencia after taking over as manager – but insisted he will do it his way.
Neville joins his brother at Valencia in what will be his first managerial role
Neville, 40, has been placed in charge until the end of this season, and will take control of his first match when the Spanish side host Lyon in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Brother Phil and coach Miguel Angel Angula will take charge of the team that will take on Barcelona on Saturday.
Neville admitted he had talked to his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and to England chief Roy Hodgson before accepting the job – and both had urged him to take it.