Unforgettable in England FIFA World Cup The round of 16 victory over Mexico came at a painful cost, with midfielder Jordan Henderson ruled out for the rest of the tournament after suffering a freak wrist injury while celebrating the dramatic 3-2 win at the iconic Azteca Stadium.The 36-year-old Brentford midfielder sustained the injury moments after the final whistle when he attempted to climb the advertising hoardings to celebrate with England supporters. Henderson landed awkwardly after sliding and landing heavily on his wrist, which immediately caused concern among teammates and medical staff.The strange incident overshadowed one of England’s biggest World Cup victories in recent years, with head coach Thomas Tuchel later confirming that Henderson had been taken to hospital.
The freak celebration ended Henderson’s World Cup
According to reports, Henderson suffered a serious fracture to his arm and is expected to require surgery, although the exact timeline for his recovery remains unclear.Television images showed England players gathering around the veteran midfielder as he was treated by medics on the pitch. Henderson was later placed on a stretcher and given oxygen before being taken to a hospital in Mexico City.He remained in the Mexican capital with a member of England’s support staff while the rest of the squad returned to their training base in Kansas City ahead of Friday’s quarter-final against Norway.Speaking after the match, a disappointed Tuchel said: “I’m sad because Jordan has injured his wrist. It’s serious. He’s in hospital. He’s not fit for the rest of the night. I don’t know the procedure.”Henderson featured for just six minutes during England’s World Cup campaign, which came late in the 2-0 group stage win over Panama, but his experience and leadership made him a key figure in the squad.
England continued despite the setback
Despite Henderson’s absence, England head into the quarter-finals full of confidence after overcoming hosts Mexico in a thrilling contest.Jude Bellingham stole the headlines with a thrilling brace, becoming the first player since Diego Maradona in 1986 to score twice in a FIFA World Cup match at the Azteca Stadium. Captain: Harry Kane also found the net from the penalty spot, equaling Gary Lineker’s record of six World Cup knockout goals for England.The win ensured England’s 11th World Cup quarter-final appearance, with only Brazil (15) and Germany (14) reaching that stage more often.England now take on Norway in Miami on July 11, hoping to continue their World Cup journey despite the unfortunate loss of one of their most experienced campaigners in the most unexpected of circumstances.