Mexico back with a win

After friendly defeats against the Netherlands and England, Mexico bounced back with a 5-1 thrashing of Gambia


Manchester United-bound Javier Hernandez underlined his class with a double, a feat matched by Adolfo Bautista.

The Central Americans, who drew a decent crowd to Bayreuth, Germany, went in at half time 1-0 up thanks to a Hernandez opener.

Hernandez doubled the lead after the break before Bautista added his first.

Although Gambia responded through Ebrima Bohna, another from Bautista and a goal from Alberto Medina gave Mexico a resounding victory.

El Tri will play France, South Africa and Uruguay in Group A at the World Cup in South Africa and striker Carlos Vela is already anticipating his country's role in the opening day spotlight.

"It's fantastic because the whole world will be watching the game [against South Africa on June 11]", Vela told Fifa's official website.

"It's a great opportunity for us to play well and win the first game of the World Cup and we are working hard to do that.

"I have a good feeling about the World Cup because the team is very good with a combination of young and experienced players. And our mentality is strong.

"I think Mexico can have a very good tournament and maybe win five or six games."