“I can hardly tell them apart, except that one is married and wears a ring,” said Ferguson. “It will be interesting to find out if their football ability is identical too. There’s every chance it is because Fabio captained the Brazil team at every youth level. Rafael has been a revelation this season. He’s impressed us a lot and justified being picked whenever he’s played. Some people might have been a bit surprised I’ve picked him over Wes Brown and Gary Neville at times, but I feel the boy has something special. But all the players, Gary and Wes included, are supportive of him. They think he’s fantastic. Rafael doesn’t speak English that well but his understanding of football is marvellous and we have high hopes for him.”

Viva Da Silvas, Viva Da Silvas, running down the pitch, don’t know which is which, Viva Da Silvas…