Nan Of The Moment

After a fourth eye-catching appearance in a row, Nani has pinned down the consistency that was previously undoing his promise, according to his United team-mates.

The Portuguese winger, who has at times frustrated fans with unpredictable form, has increasingly looked a more settled, confident player after his recent return from injury. Another impressive outing against Portsmouth, this time on the left flank, prompted club captain Gary Neville to acknowledge Nani's recent development.

"Nani’s doing the right things and making the right decisions now," Neville told MUTV. "It’s difficult to stay with him because he is quick and can go either way. He looks in the last couple of weeks like he is coming on in leaps and bounds and looks really confident and strong. It’s happening at the right time for us."

Patrice Evra, meanwhile, feels that Nani has now reached the high performance levels his undoubted abilities merit - and the French defender wants more of the same for the rest of the season and beyond.

“Nani is the same," said Evra. "Everyone knows the talent he has got and sometimes the fans get frustrated because they know what he can do. He just needed time, he is powerful and quick.

"He has played four games in a row now but I am not surprised because I know the quality he has. I don’t say well done to him every game, I just tell him it’s normal and he needs to keep doing that. I’m very happy for him.”