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Gary Neville provides analysis for Sky Sports' Premier League coverage
The former England international will join ITV's punditry team for the World Cup
Neville insisted he is 'delighted' with the opportunity to join ITV in Russia
The 42-year-old will join former team-mate Ryan Giggs on the ITV panel

Published: 05:57 EDT, 16 November 2017 | Updated: 07:05 EDT, 16 November 2017

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Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville will join ITV on loan to cover next summer's World Cup.

The former Manchester United and England defender will join lead pundit Mark Pougatch, along with former professionals Ryan Giggs, Ian Wright and Lee Dixon in Russia.

The temporary deal has been agreed with Neville's current employers, where he is a co-commentator and analyst for Sky Sports' Premier League coverage, and his services will be employed only for the duration of the tournament, which starts on June 14.

Gary Neville (right) will join Ryan Giggs on ITV's punditry team for next summer's World Cup

Neville, who played at the 1998 and 2006 World Cup before joining the coaching team for England's Euro 2016 campaign, said: 'I'm delighted to join the team at ITV for next summer's World Cup coverage and thank Sky for also making it possible. I'll look forward to joining up with them in Russia next June.'

England secured qualification to Russia in October with a narrow victory over Slovenia with one game remaining, but Neville has had plenty to say about the national set-up.

The Sky Sports analyst and co-commentator has agreed to take up the temporary opportunity

His strong opinions on all aspects of the game will be welcomed by ITV, with his most recent criticisms being directed at the FA's 'impossible' task of utilising their youth squads efficiently.

It's a trait that ITV director of sport Niall Sloane was most excited about, as he claimed Neville will 'enrich' their sports coverage.

'Gary Neville is one of the most respected and valued voices in football broadcasting,' Sloane said. 'His experience, insight and understanding of both football and footballers will greatly enrich our coverage of next year's World Cup.'

Neville attended Euro 2016 as part of Roy Hodgson's backing staff, but will return to a major competition to provide his opinions and analysis on all of the action in Russia