England right-back Lucy Bronze says she “doesn’t believe” Phil Neville when he says that she is the best player in the world.
Neville has claimed it for most of his time in charge of the Lionesses, and sang her praises again after the Women’s World Cup quarter-final 3-0 victory over Norway in which Bronze scored and assisted.
“She should win the Ballon d’Or,” he told the press. “She’s the best player in the world.”
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But Bronze refuses to believe her manager, saying: “It’s a lovely compliment to receive, although I don’t believe him.