'you both' vs 'you two'

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'you both' vs 'you two'

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I should say:"You both are my good friends." or "You two are my good friends." The same? Thanks a lot!!!
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I think I would use both constructions...

You two are my good friends
Both of you are my good friends
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Then how about 'you both'? And how about 'We both like English.'? Thanks!!
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They are correct!
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Thanks a lot!!
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