Neville Neville dies in Australia following heart attack

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Neville Neville was in Australia with his daughter for the Netball World Cup. Credit: PA

Neville Neville, the father of former Manchester United and England footballers Gary and Phil, has died.

The 65 year old was taken "seriously ill" in Sydney while in Australia with his daughter Tracey.

However, it was announced on Friday that he had died after suffering a heart attack.

Neville and his wife Jill were travelling with Tracey, who manages the England Netball Team, for the Netball World Cup.

A statement from the family said: "We would like to thank everyone at St Vincent's hospital in Sydney for the fantastic care and attention that dad received in the last few days and for their support.

"Tracey will remain with England throughout the tournament and we ask that she is allowed to concentrate on her role with the team."

Neville with his son Gary. Credit: PA

England Netball said in a statement: "England Netball is saddened to announce that Neville Neville, father of head coach Tracey, passed away at hospital earlier this evening in Sydney.

"Our immediate thoughts are with Tracey and the Neville family and we please ask that the privacy of the family is respected at this time," England Netball said in a statement.

"Tracey has chosen to remain with the England team for the remainder of the World Cup and has the full support from everyone at England Netball."

Neville acted as an agent for both of his sons during their football careers.

Gary and Phil Neville both played for Manchester United and England. Credit: PA

Bury FC, where Neville was a former commercial manager, director and club ambassador, announced the news "with deep regret and extremely heavy hearts".

The club said in a statement: "Neville was taken seriously ill on Tuesday and unfortunately did not recover, passing away earlier today.

"Our deepest condolences are extended to Jill, Gary, Philip and Tracey and the entire Neville family.

"Bury FC will pay tribute to Neville in due course and we ask everyone to allow the Neville family the time to grieve privately at this exceptionally sad time.

"We would like to end this statement by simply saying – ‘Where would this Club be without Neville?' Rest in Peace big Nev."