Lippi relishing raising the bar

China Cup slate features matches against some of the world's best

Coach Marcello Lippi is looking forward to testing Team China against Luis Suarez-led Uruguay at next year's China Cup - a major part of the country's preparations for the 2019 Asian Cup finals.

Uruguay, which has pledged to take Barcelona superstar Suarez to the tournament, will headline a quality lineup in Nanning, Guangxi province, from March 22-26, with Euro 2016 semifinalist Wales and the Czech Republic also on board.