Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has been backed to surpass the career of Gary Neville - by one of the Manchester United great's former team-mates.
Alexander-Arnold has become a key member of Jurgen Klopp's side since making his first Premier League start at Old Trafford more than three years ago.
The 21-year-old has won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, and has been outstanding as Liverpool have opened up a 25-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
And Rafael da Silva, who played alongside Neville when winning the title at Old Trafford, is in no doubt Alexander-Arnold can set a new standard for Liverpool and England.
"Today I would pick Gary Neville but if Alexander-Arnold keeps doing what he’s doing he will pass Gary Neville by far," he said to ESPN.
"At the moment he’s just destroying the Premier League with assists, with everything. I have to be honest. So if he keeps going like that he’s going to pass Gary Neville as a footballer.
"When Gary Neville was young he maybe didn’t have the same qualities, wasn’t doing the same things that Alexander-Arnold was doing but he kept doing what he did for 12-13 years in Manchester and England.
"I hope Alexander-Arnold keeps playing well, not against Manchester United for sure, but if he keeps doing that he will for sure pass Gary Neville."
