Team News: Andrea Pirlo wins 100th Italy cap

Andrea Pirlo will win his 100th cap for Italy tonight when his side face Mexico in Group A of the Confederations Cup.

The 34-year-old, who made his senior international debut in 2002, starts in midfield, while AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli is also included in Cesare Prandelli's starting lineup.

Mexico's first XI includes three players who will be familiar to viewers of the English Premier League.

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez starts up front, while Giovani Dos Santos, who spent four years on Tottenham Hotspur's books, plays in midfield alongside former Fulham man Carlos Salcido.

Italy: Buffon; Abate, Barzagli, Chiellini, De Sciglio; De Rossi, Pirlo, Montolivo; Marchisio, Giaccherini; Balotelli

Mexico: Corona; Flores, Rodriguez, Moreno, Salcido; Torrado, Aquino; Zavala, Giovani Dos Santos, Guardado; Hernandez