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RYAN'S WARM-UP GIG

Ryan Giggs’ Wales in talks to face Mexico in US friendly this summer

Javier Hernandez and Co. want Wales for final warm-up game before World Cup, where they face Germany, Sweden and South Korea

RYAN GIGGS' Wales are in talks to face Mexico in a friendly Stateside this summer.

The Dragons have been approached by the Mexican FA to be their final warm-up game prior to the World Cup.

 Ryan Giggs could take Wales to the US to face Mexico
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Ryan Giggs could take Wales to the US to face MexicoCredit: PA:Press Association

No final agreement has been reached but a clash in America at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on May 28 has been lined up.

Mexico, who have West Ham's Javier Hernandez in their ranks, face World Cup holders Germany in Russia.

Fellow European side Sweden plus South Korea are also in their group.

And the Central Americans view Wales - who just failed to qualify for the finals after making the play-offs - as a good test with the prospect of facing Gareth Bale.



 Javier Hernandez could be lining up against Wales in a World Cup warm-up friendly
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Javier Hernandez could be lining up against Wales in a World Cup warm-up friendlyCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 It remains to be seen if Gareth Bale is available to face Mexico
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It remains to be seen if Gareth Bale is available to face MexicoCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Yet Bale's participation will be determined by Real Madrid's progress in the Champions League.

If Real, who face Paris Saint Germain in the last 16, reach the Kiev final on May 26 then Wales' talisman would be unavailable.


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Mexico were on the shortlist of friendly options for Wales last November.

But they opted to play fellow World Cup finalists Panama.

 Giggs' managerial reign begins against China in March
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Giggs' managerial reign begins against China in MarchCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Ex-Wales boss Chris Coleman is finding out just how hard the Black Cats' gig is
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Ex-Wales boss Chris Coleman is finding out just how hard the Black Cats' gig isCredit: Craig_Brough

The two nations last faced each other - also in USA - in May 2012 when Chris Coleman's side lost 2-0 at the MetLife Stadium on the outskirts of New York.

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Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs, takes over from Chris Coleman who lead Wales to Euro 2016

New Wales boss Giggs kicks off his managerial tenure against China in Nanning on March 22.

Giggs succeeded Coleman, who took the Principality to Euro 2016.

Coleman is now struggling to keep Sunderland in the Championship.

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