We know that Italian families like to stay close, but Fabio Borini’s present choices are verging towards incestuous in nature.

The Liverpool striker, who hasn’t exactly set Anfield alight since his £11million move from Roma, tweeted yesterday to wish his sister a happy birthday:

Happy birthday my little sister!!!!! You are the best!!!! I love you!!!!

All very normal, other than the horrendous over use of exclamation marks.

However, Borini then attached a photo of the presents he had bought for his sister, which included some sexy lingerie. I’ll be honest, that’s a little odd. What next, the Kama Sutra for his mum and dad for their anniversary?