Javier Hernandez
Javier Hernandez
Javier Hernandez getting back among the goals at Manchester United after a bit-part role this season would come as a welcome relief to Mexico coach Miguel Herrera ahead of the World Cup in Brazil, after finding firepower a big problem in qualifying.
Yet his importance to Mexico has been underlined by assurances from Herrera, the national side's fourth coach since September, who told Reuters in March the frontman's World Cup prospects remained unharmed despite his spell in the shadows at Old Trafford.
His pace and excellent silky moves inside the box will make him a threat in Brazil.
With Mexico having managed only seven goals in two wins from 10 games in qualifying, before arriving via a playoff win over New Zealand, it is likely Hernandez's tally will need to be stretched if Mexico are to navigate their way through a tricky Group A.
Hernandez is the third generation from his family to represent Mexico as his grandfather Tomas Balcazar and father Javier (nicknamed 'Chicharo', meaning pea, because of his green eyes) both donned the national shirt in their heydays.