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Jack Flintham

'Constant' - Gary Neville and Roy Keane admit Man United pressure during international breaks

Gary Neville and Roy Keane have revealed the pressure they used to face from Manchester United when they were on international duty.

Neville represented England on 85 occasions during his career while Keane made 67 appearances and scored nine goals for the Republic of Ireland. However, both men have revealed that United did not always look favourably on them representing their countries.

Speaking to Sky Bet ahead of the World Cup, Neville explained: "Glenn Hoddle once had a go at me for withdrawing from the England squad. He didn’t think it was done right, he wanted me to stay and have treatment at the actual camp and stay with the team, but Manchester United wanted me back for treatment, those age-old things.

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