Landon Donovan celebrated his return to the United States squad in triumphant style on Friday, scoring twice as they crushed Guatemala 6-0 in a friendly at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.

The 31-year-old became the first player to score 50 goals for his country, finding the net twice in the second half to lift his overall tally to 51 before he was substituted by coach Juergen Klinsmann and left the field to thunderous applause.

Donovan had lost his place in Klinsmann's squad after taking a break from the game and missing key qualifiers in March, but was eager to return to the international scene with the CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament kicking off on Sunday and a chance to get back in the frame for next year's World Cup in Brazil.