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Gary Neville hits back at reports of rift with former England boss Roy Hodgson

Gary Neville has criticised reports suggesting a breakdown in his relationship with Roy Hodgson led to England's poor performance at Euro 2016.

England were eliminated following a 2-1 defeat against Iceland in the round of 16, having previously drawn 1-1 with Russia and 0-0 with Slovakia. Their only win came in the second game against semifinalists Wales.

On Sunday, the Observer reported "a clear divide" between Hodgson and some of his coaching staff, some of whom were said to have questioned his methods openly.

However, Neville hit back at the story via Twitter, saying: "This is absolute bulls***! Apology? Removal of article? Let me know!"

The story goes on to suggest relations between the playing squad were strong, with quotes from a source telling the Observer: "The players got on fine. It was the coaches who fell out."

Hodgson, Neville and Ray Lewington all resigned in the aftermath of the loss to Iceland and the search for a replacement is already underway ahead of England's 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, which begins in September.