The former Reds youth product, who made 386 appearances for the club, admits it was always a dream of his, after retiring, to manage a team at his old home - a venue that is very special to him.
The tournament is being staged in England and kicks off at United's home on 7 July next year.
“It's funny really,” he told us. “My first major tournament, as a player, was Euro 96 - and that was in England. I was 19, I was young and I didn't manage to get on the field, but it probably had the biggest influence on me as a player in terms of international football.