Source: Daily_Mail
Everton boss Moyes backs inspirational Neville to become top Toffees coach
David Moyes has revealed Phil Neville's pivotal role in Everton'scontinuing success and backed him to become an integral part of Goodison Park's coaching set-up.While brother Gary claimed on Friday he could not imagine playing for anyone other than Manchester United, Phil, 32, was being hailed as the cornerstone of Everton's blueprint for success, nearly four years after a £3.5million move from Old Trafford.A dependable midfield anchorman on the pitch, the versatile former England defender has become even more influential off it to become a mentor for Everton's players. Born leader: Everton midfielder Phil Neville is an inspiration to the club's youngstersManager Moyes has the utmost trust in his skipper's ability to maintain dressing room unity and revealed his lifestyle and commitment made him a role model for emerging youngsters such as Jack Rodwell and Dan Gosling.'I know top players like Phil sometimes don't make managers, but he has all the attributes to go on and become a top coach,' said the Everton boss ahead of Sunday's game at Newcastle. 'I don't think it is possible to over-estimate their influence he has had on our recent run, or on the squad overall. Newcastle v EVERTON: Saha back in the mix for MoyesTop of the stops: Van der Sar is the Premier keeper, but where do Reina, Cech, Almunia, James et al come in our clean sheet table?THE LIST: Sportsmail's top ten of the greatest goal poachers to have played in English footballEVERTON FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB'What he does often goes unnoticed, but he has played a major part in what we've achieved because he shows the other players what is required. 'He has been at a club who have won things, so he knows what it takes. 'He is professional in everything he does and he makes sure we all do it the right way.'It is typical of him that, throughout the run, he has been at the players, making sure we don't get above ourselves. Toffee's boss David Moyes says youngsters like Dan Gosling (left) and Jack Rodwell will learn from Neville's professionalism 'He knows more than anyone that you don't get anything for being patted on the back in February. 'To win something, you need to maintain your consistency right through until May.'He works hard on getting that message through to the entire squad, and I can see him taking up a coaching role here when he finishes playing. 'He's still got plenty of years left, because he looks after himself so well, but he could become a coach here.'He is already doing his coaching badges. He has the knowledge, experience and commitment to stay involved in the game.'Rodwell and Gosling could be looking to Neville for guidance again as Everton travel to St James' Park on Sunday with more selection problems. Tim Cahill and Tony Hibbert are both suspended, while Leon Osman, Steven Pienaar and Marouane Fellaini are all injured. Jo returns after being cup-tied last week, while Louis Saha may be fit enough for a place on the bench. Newcastle v EVERTON: Saha back in the mix for MoyesTop of the stops: Van der Sar is the Premier keeper, but where do Reina, Cech, Almunia, James et al come in our clean sheet table?THE LIST: Sportsmail's top ten of the greatest goal poachers to have played in English footballEVERTON FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB