Fergie lauds teenage defender

Sir Alex Ferguson says he is uncertain who his first choice right back is after Brazilian Rafael Da Silva's displays this season.

Ferguson went into the season with Gary Neville and Wes Brown vying for the role on the right side of United's defence but 18-year-old Da Silva has now pushed himself into the reckoning following impressive performances against Aalborg and West Brom.

But the United boss is pleased to be presented with such a selection dilemma and says the Brazilian's form is something he can not ignore.

Ferguson said: "In football, when a guy turns the corner you cannot do anything about it.

"Rafael is a great talent and his performances are telling me I have another problem at right-back."