Memories of England FIFA World Cup The Round of 16 win against Mexico came at a heavy price, with midfielder Jordan Henderson unable to play the rest of the match with a groin injury as they celebrated a thrilling 3-2 win at the Azteca Stadium.Brentford’s 36-year-old midfielder was injured minutes after the final whistle as he attempted to climb up the advertising stage to cheer on the England players. Henderson landed hard after slipping and landing heavily on his hand, causing concern among teammates and medical staff.The shocking incident overshadowed one of England’s biggest World Cup triumphs in recent years, with head coach Thomas Tuchel later confirming that Henderson had gone to hospital.
The Freak Festival concludes Henderson’s World Cup
According to reports, Henderson suffered a serious fracture to his wrist and is expected to undergo surgery, although the exact recovery time is unknown.Television footage showed England players gathering around the veteran 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 remained in the Mexican capital as a member of England’s support team while the rest returned to their training base in Kansas City ahead of Friday’s game against Norway.Speaking after the match, a distraught Tuchel said: “I’m sad because Jordan hurt his hand. It’s very difficult. He’s in hospital. It’s not related to the rest of the evening. I don’t know his plan.”Henderson appeared for just six minutes during England’s World Cup campaign, coming on late in the 2-0 defeat in Panama, but his experience and leadership have made him a vital part of the squad.
England kept going despite the odds
Despite losing to Henderson, England will head into the quarter-finals with confidence after beating hosts Mexico in a thrilling contest.Jude Bellingham stole 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 Azteca Stadium. Captain Harry Kane he also found the back of the net, equaling Gary Lineker’s record of six international goals for England.The victory made it England’s 11th appearance in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, with Brazil (15) and Germany (14) reaching the most times.England now face Norway in Miami on July 11, hoping to continue their World Cup campaign despite the unfortunate loss of one of their most experienced campaigners in the most unlikely of times.
