Neville in trouble over tunnel row

Manchester United defender Gary Neville has been

Manchester United defender Gary Neville has been

reported to the FA following an alleged incident in the tunnel after yesterday's FA Cup defeat against West Ham.

It is believed that England full-back Neville abused an assistant referee in the tunnel after the Old Trafford club tumbled out of the competition to Paolo di Canio's second half goal and it is likely that the player will face an FA misconduct charge.

The Football Association have confirmed that referee Paul Durkin noted the incident and will be making a full report.

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The FA's compliance department will view evidence of the incident this week and if a charge is to be brought Neville will be given 14 days to request a personal hearing.

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