Neville Neville, father of Gary and Phil, dies aged 65

Neville Neville, the father of former England and Manchester United footballers Gary and Phil, has died in Australia.

He was taken ill on Tuesday while visiting the country to support his daughter Tracey, who is the England netball coach, during the World Cup.

England Netball confirmed the 65-year-old died in hospital in Sydney on Friday evening local time.

Mr Neville was a former commercial director of Bury Football Club.

The League One side said he was in Sydney with his wife, Jill, who is also club secretary for Bury FC.

• Gary and Phil Neville both played for Manchester United

His sons, Gary and Phil, both started their lengthy football careers with Manchester United in the early 1990s. Gary won 85 England caps, while Phil won 59.

Manchester United tweeted: "We are sad to learn that Neville Neville, father of Gary and Phil, has passed away. Our condolences go out to his family."
Source: BBC