Memories of England FIFA World Cup Mexico’s victory was overshadowed by a serious post-match injury to veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson, who was rushed to hospital after suffering what manager Thomas Tuchel described as a “very serious” hand injury during the celebrations at the Estadio Azteca.Footage broadcast on social media showed Henderson falling awkwardly from the stands as England’s players celebrated their 3-2 Round of 16 win. The 36-year-old was later carried off the pitch before being taken to hospital, creating one of England’s most famous World Cup matches.
The unusual celebration ends with a trip to the hospital
Henderson was not involved in the thrilling match against Mexico, but joined his team-mates on the pitch after the final whistle following England’s historic victory at the Estadio Azteca.However, the celebrations took a bitter turn when the legendary midfielder appeared to lose his temper after climbing the billboards. He landed hard on his arm and was unable to continue, which required immediate medical attention.Television cameras captured Henderson being placed on a stretcher before being carried off the field, while videos of the incident quickly went viral on social media.SEE:Speaking after the match, England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed that the injury looks serious.“Jordan just fell and hurt his hand. It looks really bad,” Tuchel told BBC One. “It’s a serious injury and it’s not related to the evening that Jordan is not with us. The doctor told me that he is in the hospital.”Tuchel later said he had “mixed emotions” after the famous win.“I’m sad because Jordan injured his arm and it’s very difficult. It doesn’t match the evening that Jordan is not there,” he said. “I don’t know the plan; the doctor told me that he is in the hospital.”
Tuchel has praised England’s fighting spirit
Despite Henderson’s injury, Tuchel praised his players for producing one of England’s best World Cup performances.Reduced to 10 men after Jarell Quansah was red-carded early in the second half, England refused to put pressure on the Mexicans to claim a stunning 3-2 win and book a quarter-final meeting with Norway.“I am very proud,” said Tuchel. “We needed everything. It was very difficult. When we thought we could do well, we had obstacles. That’s the right attitude. This team really means it. When the going gets tough, they don’t give up, they don’t lose faith. It was one more step.”Considering the importance of the ceremony, he added: “We have to do this. This is Azteca, this is Mexico, a crazy game. We left everything out there, every one of us.”“If the team has a heart and the team believes in the pure will. I have no words, the famous game in the stadium and we have overcome many problems today.”England’s victory, led by Jude Bellingham’s first goal and Harry Kane’s goal, ended Mexico’s unbeaten World Cup record at the Estadio Azteca and sent the Three Lions into their 11th World Cup quarter-final.
