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Gary Neville (born 8th February 1975) is an English footballer who plays right-back for Manchester United.Gary is the elder of the two Neville brothers (the other is younger brother Philip Neville, born 1977) who have been team-mates at both club and international level all their careers - indeed, they play the same position and therefore have found themselves as rivals for a place in the side.
Gary made his debut for Manchester United in 1994 and made his first appearance for the England team the following year when he was picked by Terry Venables for the friendly against Japan. He has been the first choice right back for his country ever since, playing for four different coaches, and recently won his 70th cap.
Gary was the youngest first choice player in the England first team during Euro 96, playing in each game until the semi-final, when he was suspended. He also played in the World Cup in 1998 and Euro 2000.
A broken foot put paid to his hopes of playing the 2002 World Cup, but he quickly returned to the side after regaining his fitness, and was once again the first choice right back by the time of Euro 2004.
He has gained a reputation as a 'union' figure within the England camp - he was allegedly the ringleader of an idea to boycott an important Euro 2004 qualifier in Turkey in support of team-mate Rio Ferdinand who had been issued with a ban for missing a drugs test. The strike never occurred and the match went ahead.
The elder Neville brother is often criticised for his supposedly underwhelming displays, but more shrewd football observers see a competent, experienced defender who can lead teams from the back. He is also useful joining the attack - David Beckham has spent almost all of his career with Gary behind him in support, which he has always said acts as a great reassurance. The two are close friends - Gary was the best man when David married Spice Girl Victoria Adams.
Gary signed a new four year contract with Manchester United in the summer of 2004 and seems now destined to spend his entire playing career there. He is also a good candidate, injury permitting, to achieve 100 appearances for England. His goals record is not good, even for a defender - a handful for Manchester United in ten years, and none for his country.
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