Jordan Henderson has been taken to hospital after sustaining a 'really bad' wrist injury during England's post-match celebrations following their 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The midfielder was stretchered off and required oxygen after falling over advertising hoardings.
Tuchel Confirms Serious Injury
Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel provided an update to the BBC, saying the injury looked "really bad." He stated: "Not good, not good, next thing is a right defender now with the red card, Jordan just fell over and injured his wrist, it looks really bad. He injured his wrist, he's gone to hospital and it's quite a serious injury. It doesn't fit with the night, and I don't know if there will be a procedure." The Sunderland native and former Liverpool captain may now require surgery as England reached the World Cup quarter-final.
Teammates React
Captain Harry Kane commented: "Jordan just fell over there, I think he's okay, just something to do with his arm." Jude Bellingham added: "He's in a bit of bother but our medical team have it under control."
Match Summary
Bellingham gave England a 2-0 lead with a quickfire double in the first half, but Julian Quinones struck just before half-time to keep Mexico in the tie. Early in the second half, Jarell Quansah was sent off for a shocking tackle, but England responded through a Kane penalty. A Raul Jimenez spot kick was not enough to stop England's victory.
Bellingham on Team Spirit
Reflecting on the win, Bellingham said: "Hard to gather it all together really. With 10 men defending how we defended our box, being clinical how we were in their box. Big pressure moments in years gone by watching as a fan, as a kid, England probably would have crumbled but we stuck together until the last second. The players who came on, the players that started, running themselves into the ground and giving everything. That is what this team is about. The atmosphere was by far the best I have played against in international football. This country as a footballing country is magnificent. The reception we had coming off the plane, although it was hostile, it was beautiful to see how passionate one country can be about their team. The refereeing decisions, it is what it is. It's the World Cup and they are human too. As easy as it is to say now, they are human, we made a lot more than they did, but no worries we got through."
