Get off your phone, Phil! England women's coach Neville says sorry as he's caught texting behind the wheel
England women’s boss Phil Neville has issued an apology after being snapped using his phone behind the wheel of his £70,0000 Mercedes.
Neville, 41, who was forced to say sorry two months ago for sexist tweets having just been selected to take the women’s job, is in hot water again.
The former Manchester United defender was been forced to release another statement after a video of him appear on social media driving whilst fiddling on his phone.
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He issued an apology after being seen overtaking on the M6 driving with only one hand on the wheel of his white 4×4.
A witness who saw the former England full-back behind the wheel said: “He was texting for about two minutes.”
In a statement, Neville said: “I fully recognise the importance of driver awareness and road safety and sincerely apologise.”
Police are reviewing footage of the incident, which happened between junctions 16 and 17 in Staffordshire.
The punishment for using a handheld phone while driving is six penalty points and a £200 fine.
