Phil Neville has found himself linked with the vacant Everton manager's job following Ronald Koeman's sacking - and Liverpool fans couldn't be happier.

Koeman was axed following a dismal run of defeats which has seen the Toffees fall to third from bottom in the Premier League.

Neville, who spent eight seasons at Goodison Park - making 303 appearances, has emerged as a surprise contender for the role.

The 40-year-old, who earned his coaching badges in retirement, only has experience at Valencia where he was assistant manager for one year.

Phil and Gary Neville had a rough time at Everton (
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Part of his time at La Liga outfit was spent under brother Gary's dismal reign - which ended with the former United right-back sacked.

Neville then quit Valencia in a bid to take on a management role of his own - but has since only appeared as a TV pundit.

Happier times: Phil Neville joins Valencia (
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Hearing the news that the ex-England left-back has been linked with the Everton job, Liverpool fans took to Twitter to make the same request...

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