Neville Relishing New Adventure Under Mourinho

Phil Neville says whatever happens under new Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, life at Old Trafford will certainly not be dull and the former Red is excited by the "adventure" ahead for his beloved club.

The Treble winner will play for Mourinho and Sam Allardyce’s England team in Sunday’s Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford in aid of UNICEF.

Neville is looking forward to the occasion and beyond, and feels the Reds have the best man for the job.

"I looked at that photo of him holding the [United] shirt and he looked like a United manager. He looked class and the words that were coming out of his mouth told you this is something he’s always wanted to do," Phil told ManUtd.com and MUTV during his preparations for Soccer Aid.

"To see him at Old Trafford raising money for UNICEF will be great and it will give him a taste of what Old Trafford is like. It’s different when you come as a visiting manager or player, but when you come as the man who can say 'I’m the boss of this stadium', it’s a special feeling.

"I’m excited for the season ahead," he continued. "With Jose, win, lose or draw, it’s going to be an adventure and a journey. Maybe the United fans need that now. They need lifting, they need a spark and someone who will keep them on the edge all the time. This club keeps you on the edge; you don’t know whether it’s going to go one way or the other in games. That’s what was so great about Sir Alex Ferguson.

"Whatever ride Jose takes the United fans on, I think they’ll enjoy it. This club has always had that mystique and specialness about it where you’re not quite sure where you’re going, but you’re going to aim for the best. He’s the best manager and his record tells you he gets results and wins championships, and it’s probably about time United started winning championships again."

The former defender is relishing the chance to run out at Old Trafford once more on Sunday and says everyone is delighted to be involved in an event which raises vital funds to help children across the world.

"There is a bigger picture – we’re not just coming to Soccer Aid to play football, we’re here to raise money for UNICEF," he insisted. "The organisers showed us a video this week which had everyone in the room crying and it just brought home that we can have a massive impact through this event."