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Mexico team news: Vela and in-form Lozano start for El Tri

Juan Carlos Osorio has handed starts to Carlos Vela and in-form Hirving Lozano for Mexico as they face Belgium in their first friendly since World Cup qualification.

Vela, who has not played much for Real Sociedad after agreeing to a move to MLS expansion side LAFC for next season, was selected over his future MLS rival Giovani dos Santos. Meanwhile, Lozano, who is off to a hot start to life in the Eredivsie gets a look on the other wing.

Mexico starting XI: Ochoa; Salcedo, Araujo, Moreno, Layun; Reyes, Guardado, Vela, Herrera, Lozano; Hernandez

Belgium starting XI: Courtois; Meunier, Ciman, Boyata, Vermaelen; Witsel, Tielemans, Chadli; De Bruyne, E.