Leading coaches question FA line over Phil Neville’s England appointment

• Vera Pauw and Carolina Morace say the system was flawed
• Pair dispute FA claim of applicants’ fears of media scrutinyTwo leading female applicants for the England women’s team manager’s job have heavily criticised the Football Association’s decision to place Phil Neville in charge.Vera Pauw and Carolina Morace, highly respected coaches in the international game, contest the FA’s assertion that there was a severe lack of suitably qualified female candida