Speaking to the Daily Star, Neville admitted: "I have
done my coaching badges in the summer - along with Ryan Giggs and
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer."
Solskjaer has gone on to become the new reserve team coach at
United and it looks as though Neville is already considering his
future as he approaches the twilight of his career.
"It's difficult as regards the future because at the age of 33
or 34 you have to start thinking about what you are going to do
once you stop," confessed Neville before adding, "At that age you
feel like you are about to fall off a cliff because there's nothing
you can do to replicate the last 15 years."
Neville has seen a number of former United players head into
management such as Steve Bruce, Mark Hughes and Paul Ince. However,
the defender emphasised that despite completing his badges, his
playing days weren’t behind him just yet.
Speaking about the coaching course, he said: "although the two
weeks were good fun and hard work, it doesn't replace actually
playing."
Having spent most of last season watching from the sidelines as
United went on to win both the Premier League and Champions League,
it is clear that Neville is itching to get back on the pitch. The
defender confessed: "What it did do was make me think about the
fact I hadn't played for more than 12 months and that I've got to
make the most of the next season and play for as long as I possibly
can."
Neville has spent his entire career at United, making over 300
appearances for the club and admitted he was a one club man. He
said: "I'm into the last year of my contract, so I've got to do my
best and try to maintain my existence at United because this is the
only club I want to play football for."
Whilst age and injuries have ensured he is reaching the end of
his playing career, Neville admits that he still have something to
offer United. Speaking about his future he admitted management was
something that may interest him but not just yet. He
concluded: "You have to try to find something. Hopefully I
can keep that at bay for two years."