Phil Neville will not be stepping down as manager of England women’s team following a conference call with key figures at the Football Association on Tuesday.

Neville had been under pressure following a disappointing SheBelieves Cup tournament in the USA, in which England lost to both USA and Spain and only narrowly beat an out of sorts Japan.

England have now won just three out of their last 11 games and Neville admitted after the Spain defeat that both performances and results “were unacceptable.” He was also publicly critical of his players for the first time.

That led to claims that Neville was ready to quit when he returned to England, but as revealed by Telegraph Sport last week he has told the FA that he has not contemplated resigning at any stage since the World Cup.

Although there is concern within the FA about the slump in form after last summer’s successful run to the semi-finals of the World Cup in France, there is a willingness to give Neville time and support rather than ultimatums.

At the post tournament debrief, which was held via conference call rather than in person because of the Coronavirus pandemic, Neville stressed how disappointed he has been with the lack of progress being made.

But insisted it was vital that young players were given more game time as he reshapes the squad ahead of next summer’s European Championship.

The FA and anticipated that this year would be a difficult one and told Neville he does not have to worry about his job, adding that “it is business as usual” as far as they are concerned.

Neville will now focus on selection for the Olympics as he looks to add the most talented Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish players to the core of his England one.