Manchester United fullback Rafael da Silva insists he cares about the Brazilian national team.

There claims he isn't bothered about playing for Brazil after leaving his country as a teenager for United.

"People think I don't want to play for Brazil because I left at such a young age," he said. "That is not true at all.

"My brother and I left because life for any young Brazilian player is full of uncertainty. It is the same in England but we knew Manchester United represented a big chance for us.

"The people back home thought we didn't care. We do care. I would love the chance to play for my country again.

"I don't think about it so much because of what has happened and because there is a lot to do with my club but the dream of playing in the World Cup for Brazil in Brazil never goes away.

"I would love it to happen."