SIR ALEX FERGUSON claims Gary Neville and Wes Brown are still England's best right-backs — but their days as his first choice are over.
Neville and Brown have been left in the shadows at Manchester United this season due to the emergence of Brazilian starlet Rafael Da Silva.
And Sir Alex admits the 18-year-old has already shown he has what it takes to be a regular for years to come at Old Trafford.
The United boss said: "Gary and Wes are England's best right full-backs.
"But they have a little problem because this young boy Rafael has really taken off."
Although Fergie has made it clear that Neville and Brown are unlikely to dislodge Rafael any time soon, he insists they are both happy to see their team-mate flourishing.
The Scot added: "All the players, Gary included, are so supportive of him. They think he is fantastic.
"It is rare for someone to come through like he has done.
"When Gary did it, he had help. He was among six or seven young players all together, like a band of brothers.
"This lad doesn't speak the language that well but he understands the football very well."
Neville and Brown have been left in the shadows at Manchester United this season due to the emergence of Brazilian starlet Rafael Da Silva.
And Sir Alex admits the 18-year-old has already shown he has what it takes to be a regular for years to come at Old Trafford.
The United boss said: "Gary and Wes are England's best right full-backs.
"But they have a little problem because this young boy Rafael has really taken off."
Although Fergie has made it clear that Neville and Brown are unlikely to dislodge Rafael any time soon, he insists they are both happy to see their team-mate flourishing.
The Scot added: "All the players, Gary included, are so supportive of him. They think he is fantastic.
"It is rare for someone to come through like he has done.
"When Gary did it, he had help. He was among six or seven young players all together, like a band of brothers.
"This lad doesn't speak the language that well but he understands the football very well."
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