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USA announce squad for Mexico friendly

Klinsmann's men are taking on Mexico at the University of Phoenix Stadium on April 2 as they step up their preparations for the global showpiece.

With the exception of uncapped Bayern Munich forward Julian Green, who has been given permission to feature by the recently-crowned Bundesliga champions, the US' European-based players are unavailable.

"Everyone knows the clock is ticking," he told US Soccer's official website. "This is a huge opportunity for our players to show where they are at and to make their case.

"We expect them to give a really strong performance against a Mexican team that is now basically coming back on track. They need to prove now that they badly want to go to Brazil."