Jordan Henderson has offered a new update on his broken wrist, hinting at a potential return to action for England if they reach the World Cup final. The 36-year-old Brentford midfielder suffered the injury in the aftermath of England's 3-2 victory over Mexico on Monday at the Estadio Azteca.
Injury Details and Surgery
Henderson broke his wrist while attempting to leap over an advertising hoarding during post-match celebrations. He lost his footing and crashed down, with his arm taking the full impact. He has since undergone surgery in Kansas, and his World Cup participation was widely believed to be over. However, speaking to ITV, he gave a positive update: "It's alright, thanks. Not my finest hour I know. Main job was to go there and win, progress, that's the main thing. A tough couple of days. Soon as I came back to camp to see the lads, we've got a great medical team, the DRs and surgeons in Kansas were amazing. Grateful for that, delighted to be here today."
Potential Return and Team News
When asked whether he would be fit enough to feature should England overcome Norway in the quarter-final and face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-final, Henderson said with a smile: "We'll cross that bridge if we come to it." England manager Thomas Tuchel has been forced to make alterations to the starting line-up for the clash against Norway in Miami. Ezri Konsa has been deployed at right-back to cover for Jarell Quansah, who is serving a two-match ban after a straight red card against Mexico. John Stones partners Marc Guehi at centre-half. Declan Rice, despite battling illness, starts in midfield alongside Elliot Anderson, with Jude Bellingham as the No. 10. Noni Madueke replaces Bukayo Saka on the right wing, as Saka's playing time is being managed.
Challenge Against Norway
Henderson also commented on the challenge of facing Norway and keeping Erling Haaland quiet: "It is a challenge, he's one of the best in the world but they've got top top players. For us, we have to concentrate, do our job and get through to the semi." He emphasized the resilience and character needed: "Same thing we showed in the last game, the resilience and character, obstacles that we overcome. We have to do the same again, tough test for us. If we're the best version of ourselves, I'm confident we'll get through."
