He said: “It was nine weeks ago on Sunday when the surgeon told me I would be out for 12 weeks. Then I looked at the calendar and saw it was ten weeks until United and felt it was fate calling. I thought that would be my comeback game.
“But as the time has got closer and closer... (I) have still got to overcome so many obstacles.
“I have managed to start running, kick a ball, twist and turn. But if you are not tackling four days before a Manchester United game it is going to be a miracle to play on Saturday. But you never say never.”
Neville added: “Emotionally, I am fine, and I want Everton to win without a shadow of a doubt. We need the points.
“When it comes to these games, the excitement to me is running out at Old Trafford again. It is the best stadium in the world.”
