Friendlies will help United, says Neville

Mike McGrath

The 28-year-old insists he will benefit from being part of the England squad for the friendly with Holland yesterday, although he was not used in the goalless draw at Villa Park.

While national coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has been roundly criticised for his experimental formation against the Dutch, Neville used the week as a welcome break from United's busy schedule.