England have gone backwards since their semi-final run at the women's World Cup in June-July and fatigue can no longer be used as an excuse for their poor run of results, head coach Phil Neville said.

Football: England women have gone backwards since World Cup, says Neville

The former Manchester United defender has been widely criticised since his appointment last week after comments he made on Twitter a few years ago came to light, one of which said he had 'just battered the wife'

Soccer: Phil Neville denies being sexist, says he is right for job as women's coach

He said Mourinho is still unsure of the right formula to get the most out of players like world record signing Paul Pogba

Mourinho doesn't know best team: Phil Neville

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Football: England women have gone backwards since World Cup, says Neville

Soccer: Phil Neville denies being sexist, says he is right for job as women's coach

Mourinho doesn't know best team: Phil Neville