Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson can see the Da Silva twins being their first-choice fullbacks in a couple of years' time.

Ferguson is excited by the progress of both Rafael and Fabio this season and sees their long-term futures at fullback.

He said: "It is a possibility that, in five years' time, we will have two Brazilians as our first-team full-backs. They have been unfortunate with injuries, but if they get an injury-free run, they will be top players."