England boss Neville agreed with Ludlow, having gone out of his way to praise her side before a question was even asked at his post-match briefing.
“First of all I want to say how good Wales have been over the campaign,” he said.
“They took us to a place where this England team has never been, which is right to the very last [qualification] game. So I think Jayne and this group of players deserve massive respect.
“I think what Wales are doing on both sides, with male and female football, is generating a togetherness and a spirit and it is something we have respected.”
Neville added that he feels Ludlow will help to grow the game in Wales, having recently signed a new contract.
“They are close, Wales have got really good players, [Jess] Fishlock, [Kayleigh] Green, [Sophie] Ingle, they would get in most top-10 sides in the world. The goalkeeper [Laura O’Sullivan] was really impressive over both games,” Neville said.
“The spirit and togetherness and Welsh passion is something they must always retain. I think signing Jayne for the next four years is massive for them because of her drive, aggression and enthusiasm.
“But I think they underestimate the quality they have got. Speaking to Jayne before the game, the investment needs to keep pouring in now.
“We are a long way ahead of Wales at the moment but I think in this campaign they have inspired the next generation and that is something for them to feel proud of.”