Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 6
Jordan Henderson Suffers Wrist Injury After England's 3-2 Win, Hospitalized During Celebrations
Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 6

Jordan Henderson Suffers Wrist Injury After England's 3-2 Win, Hospitalized During Celebrations

3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 6

Summary

  • Thomas Tuchel said Jordan Henderson was taken to hospital with a "really bad" wrist injury after England's 3-2 last-16 win over Mexico.
  • The 36-year-old midfielder appeared to land awkwardly after falling from the advertising hoardings during the post-match celebrations and later left the pitch on a stretcher.
  • Henderson had played only 6 minutes at this World Cup, coming on late in England's Group L win over Panama.
  • England face Norway in the quarter-finals in Miami on Saturday, already without Reece James through a hamstring injury and with Jarell Quansah suspended after his red card against Mexico.

Insights

Did England's altitude strategy backfire, leading to injuries and a red card in their costly Mexico win?
Is it time for football to prioritize player safety over pitchside advertising after Henderson's freak injury?
Can a depleted England overcome a giant-killing Norway without their veteran leader's experience?