Mexican teams will be out in force at this year's Milk Cup tournament.

Last year's Junior title winners Guadalajara are on their way back to the famous youth football tournament.

They will be joined by Necaxa and Cruz Azul as the Milk Cup becomes as popular with clubs from Central and South America as it is with European clubs.

Necaxa will make their second appearance in the Junior event while Cruz Azul will take part in the Premier competition against other top sides.

"The Mexicans love the tournament and the opportunity it presents to play teams from different nationalities," said Milk Cup public relations officer Jim Sandford.