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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

England star faces World Cup doubt after freak injury following Mexico clash

  • England midfielder Jordan Henderson sustained a serious wrist injury after falling over advertising hoardings during post-match celebrations following England's 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.
  • Henderson was attended to by medics, stretchered off, and taken to hospital, with concerns that the injury could prematurely end his World Cup campaign .
  • He remained in Mexico City with an England medical staff member, not returning to Kansas City with the rest of the squad.
  • England secured a notable 3-2 win against Mexico, a team with a strong home record at the Azteca, with Jude Bellingham scoring two goals and Harry Kane converting a penalty.
  • The match, which was delayed by an hour due to thunderstorms, also saw England's Jarell Quansah sent off, forcing the team to play with 10 men for a significant period.

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