Neville admits England career nearing an end
Neville not focusing on England
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By Michael Younger. |  |
Monday, 05, Oct 2009 12:31
By Michael Younger.
Manchester United defender Gary Neville has admitted his England career could be coming to an end after he was left out of manger Fabio Capello's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
The 34-year-old Bury-born defender won his last cap against Spain at Old Trafford in February 2007 and the right-back admits he wouldn't be surprised if his 85th cap turned out to be his last.
Neville has fallen down the pecking order under Capello, with his United team-mate Wes Brown and Liverpool defender Glen Johnson the front runners for the full-back berth.
And Neville said: "To be honest, I am not looking at an England return.
"It doesn't mean I would turn down the opportunity if it came but it is not something I am focusing on."
Neville made his debut for the Three Lions against Japan in 1995 and went on to feature in five major tournaments, including Euro 96 when he was an ever-present until being suspended for the semi-final defeat to Germany.
The veteran was last called up for England under Capello for the World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Andorra last June and made the bench in the second of those games, without getting called into action.