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England Women's Manager Phil Neville Apologises for Past Sexist Tweets

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Newly installed England women's manager Phil Neville has apologised after sexist tweets he published years ago were uncovered not long after his unveiling at the helm of the national team.

Neville said the tweets in question were not of the "character or beliefs" he possesses in posts released via the official Football Association Twitter account:

Sky News reported on the tweets, one of which read: "Relax I'm back chilled—just battered the wife!!! Feel better now!"

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.