Mexico announces squad for Gold Cup in June

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez will headline the 23-player squad for defending champion Mexico at the Gold Cup in the United States in June.

Seven European-based players were picked Friday, with veteran defender and World Cup captain Rafael Marquez also included for the June 5-25 tournament against other teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean.

West Bromwich Albion striker Carlos Vela and Barcelona reserve Jonathan Dos Santos are the surprise omissions.

The two players may still be selected in the squad of players mostly aged under 22 that will represent Mexico in the Copa America in July.

Roster:

Goalkeepers: Jose de Jesus Corona (Cruz Azul), Alfredo Talavera (Toluca), Guillermo Ochoa (Club America).

Defenders: Ricardo Osorio (Monterrey), Edgar Dueñas (Toluca), Jorge Torres Nilo (Tigers), Rafa Marquez (New York Red Bulls), Francisco Javier Rodriguez (PSV Eindhoven), Hector Moreno (AZ Alkmaar), Carlos Salcido (Fulham FC).

Midfielders: Gerardo Torrado (Cruz Azul), Israel Castro (Pumas), Luis Ernesto Perez (Monterrey), Jesus Zavala (Monterrey), Antonio Naelson Sinha (Toluca), Angel Reyna (Club America), Efraín Juárez (Celtic FC), Andrés Guardado (La Coruña).

Forwards: Aldo de Nigris (Monterrey), Giovani Dos Santos (Racing Santander), Javier Hernandez (Manchester United), Pablo Barrera (West Ham United), Elías Hernández (Monarcas).

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