Tata Martino remains optimistic that Mexico will be well-prepared for World Cup qualification later in the year even though El Tri will begin the year against opposition outside of Europe's traditional powers.
A day after labeling March's first opponent, the Czech Republic, as a 'second-line' team in Europe, Martino repeated the term when describing March's second opponent, Greece.
Yet, as the 57-year-old prepares for his second year at the helm of the Mexico national team, he still believes his team can achieve the most important goal this season and be prepared to excel in World Cup qualification when it begins later this year.