The former Manchester United stalwart has been head coach of the England Women’s national side since January 2018, but it was confirmed last week that Phil will leave the role when his contract expires next year.
Speaking on the latest MUTV Group Chat, the Academy graduate - who made 386 first-team appearances for the Reds - was asked about the coverage surrounding his upcoming career change.
“It was strange really because I still have 14 months left on my contract,”
Phil explained.
“I was getting messages from players thinking I was leaving straight away.
“My aim was to manage at the Euros next summer, with the first game being at Old Trafford, but, because that was put back, it got out that I wouldn’t be in charge for the Euros in 2022.