Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 7
England Warns Players Off Hoardings After Henderson Suffers Wrist Injury in 3-2 World Cup Win
Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 7

England Warns Players Off Hoardings After Henderson Suffers Wrist Injury in 3-2 World Cup Win

3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 7

Summary

  • Jordan Henderson, 36, is expected to undergo wrist surgery after landing awkwardly while trying to jump advertising hoardings during England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
  • Thomas Tuchel said the injury looked serious enough that Henderson was taken to hospital in Mexico City and could miss the rest of the tournament.
  • England's manager is now set to tell players not to hurdle the boards during celebrations to prevent a repeat after Henderson was stretchered off.
  • The Brentford midfielder stayed in hospital on Sunday evening with a member of England's medical staff and did not return with the squad to its Kansas City base.

Insights

Will Henderson's freak injury force football to finally choose between player safety and pitchside advertising profits?
After losing a four-time World Cup veteran, does England have enough leadership left to win the tournament?