ManUnited coach Ferguson checks out Rio Ferdinand's nine-year-old bro

London, Mar.15 : England footballer Rio Ferdinand's nine-year-old brother Jeremiah has been training with Manchester United.

Wonderkid Jeremiah joined several first team sessions with 30-million pound defender Rio, 29, under the watchful eye of boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Sun quoted Jeremiah's mother Janice as saying that "He's a talented boy."

Jeremiah's half brother Rio has 64 England caps. His other half-brother Anton, 23, plays for West Ham and cousin Les also starred for England.

ANI