Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez was thrilled with his performance in Mexico's shock victory over France last night.

Hernandez followed in the footsteps of his grandfather Tomas Balcazar, who scored for Mexico against France in the 1954 World Cup.

"I remembered my grandfather in the locker-room," said the United new boy.

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre added: "It was very important to beat France - they are after all the vice-world champions (referring to their 2006 final defeat to Italy).

"We turned in a very fine performance - but we are not yet mathematically through."