London: Phil Neville who was appointed in January 2018  has stepped down as head coach of England women's football with immediate effect on Monday. Netherlands head coach Sarina Wiegman set to replace him following the Olympic Games in August. 

In April, last year Neville had originally announced that he would move on this summer in order to pursue new opportunities, given that the pandemic-affected international calendar meant the home 2021 UEFA Women's EURO would be delayed by a year to July 2022.

In a statement, Neville said, "It has been an honour to manage England and I have enjoyed three of the best years of my career with The FA and the Lionesses. The players who wear the England shirt are some of the most talented and dedicated athletes I have ever had the privilege to work with. They have challenged me and improved me as a coach and I am very grateful to them for the fantastic memories we have shared."

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