Uruguay ready for China Cup challenge

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez hailed the strength of the squad at his disposal at the China Cup this week.

The South Americans boast superstar strikers Luis Suarez of Barcelona and Edinson Cavani of Paris Saint-Germain among their ranks for the four-nation tournament, which kicks off on Thursday in the southern city of Nanning.

However, Tabarez is particularly pleased with his midfield quota, with Sampdoria pair Lucas Torreira and Gaston Ramirez, Inter Milan's Matias Vecino and Juventus youngster Rodrigo Betancur among his choices in the 23-man squad.