FIFA World Cup: England hit hard ahead of Norway clash, Jordan Henderson out with accidental injury during celebration Football News
England is unforgettable fifa world cup The last-16 victory over Mexico came at a terrible cost, with midfielder Jordan Henderson suffering an accidental wrist injury while celebrating a dramatic 3-2 victory at the iconic Estadio Azteca and missing the remainder of the game.The 36-year-old Brentford midfielder was injured while trying to climb over a billboard to celebrate with England fans shortly after the final whistle. Henderson slipped and landed awkwardly, landing hard on his wrist and immediately attracting the attention of his teammates and medical staff.The bizarre incident cast a pall over one of England’s biggest World Cup victories in recent years, with manager Thomas Tuchel later confirming Henderson had been taken to hospital.
Henderson’s bizarre World Cup celebration ends
According to reports, Henderson suffered a severe fracture to his arm and is expected to require surgery, but the exact recovery time is unclear.Television footage showed England players gathering around the experienced midfielder as medics treated him on the pitch. Henderson was later placed on a stretcher and given oxygen before being taken to a hospital in Mexico City.He remains in the Mexican capital with a member of England’s support staff while the rest of the squad return to their training base in Kansas City ahead of Friday’s quarter-final against Norway.After the game, a disappointed Tuchel said: “I’m sad because Jordan’s wrist is injured. It’s serious. He’s in hospital. It doesn’t fit in with the rest of the night. I don’t know the exact procedure.”Henderson only played six minutes during England’s World Cup, coming off the bench in the 2-0 group stage win over Panama, but his experience and leadership make him an important figure in the squad.
England press on despite setbacks
Despite losing to Henderson, England head into the quarter-finals full of confidence after beating hosts Mexico in a superb game.Jude Bellingham hit the headlines with a stunning brace, becoming the first player since Diego Maradona in 1986 to score twice in a FIFA World Cup match at the Estadio Azteca. team leader Harry Kane He also converted a penalty to equal Gary Lineker’s record of six goals for England in a World Cup knockout round.The win took England into their 11th World Cup quarter-finals, behind only Brazil (15) and Germany (14).England will face Norway in Miami on July 11, looking to continue their World Cup campaign despite the unfortunate loss of one of their most experienced players in the most unexpected circumstances.
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