It’s taking time for Hernandez to come to terms with the fact that he is the new shining light of Mexican football, but he promises he will do his best to fulfil the expectations of fans in his homeland.
"I'm not flying the flag for Mexican football," he insisted. I just come to work and try my hardest to be professional and to give everything for this shirt, because I am representing my country."
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5 June, 20:00 BST
Mexico v El Salvador
Cowboys Stadium, Arlington
9 June 21:00 BST
Cuba v Mexico
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
12 June, 20:00 BST
Mexico v Costa Rica
Soldier Field, Chicago
18-19 June
Quarter-finals
East Rutherford/Washington
22 June
Semi-finals
Houston
25 June
Final
Pasadena