Chicharito Hernandez focuses on win (Via ESPN FC)

Mexican team forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez said he is not worried about scoring goals, or the criticism he has received but rather is focused on always helping his team.

"I have never been obsessed with scoring goals, what I always do is try to help and respect others," he told Mexican news agency Notimex prior to Tuesday's game vs. El Salvador (9 p.m. ET). "I am thankful to everyone, I am happy and give thanks to God that I was called up for the team this time."

El Tri is already assured a spot in the final round of qualifying for the CONCACAF region and is perfect in group play with the game vs. El Salvador to go.

"All the matches we play, we face them with the same importance, we never think that we are qualified," Hernandez said, adding that he would not tire and would "keep trying. Without so many mistakes, without so many defeats, without so many negative things that have happened in my life I would not be where I am."

Hernandez scored a goal in Mexico's 5-0 Olympic qualifying rout over Guyana last Friday after Andres Guardado and Oribe Peralta finally got Mexico going with two late goals. The game amounted to an exhibition, with Mexico having already secured a berth into the final round of qualifying and Guyana eliminated.

With the match vs. El Salvador remaining, Mexico is assured a first-place finish in Group B with 15 points. Mexico, the reigning CONCACAF champion, is trying to qualify for a record sixth consecutive World Cup.

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