Despite the disappointment of their early FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 exit, the Netherlands have unearthed a real gem here in Mexico in the form of Arsenal midfielder Kyle Ebecilio.
Tournament hosts Mexico dominated Group A, winning all three of their games and moving on alongside African creators Congo, while Korea DPR and the Dutch went crashing out.
Hosts Mexico claimed first place in Group A with their third win from three, a 3-2 victory over the Dutch that sends the reigning European champions out of the competition.
The champions of Asia and Europe were both eliminated from the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday, Korea DPR and the Netherlands both coming up short as Congo, Japan and France move on.
Carlos Guzman speaks to FIFA.com about playing for Mexico in his hometown of Morelia, and of basing his classy defensive play on that of an El Tri icon.
Already certain of a place in the Round of 16 at Mexico 2011, the host nation will want to cement top spot in Group A when they meet the Netherlands in Monterrey.