England is memorable FIFA World Cup The win over Mexico was overshadowed by a freak post-match injury to veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson, who was taken to hospital after suffering what manager Thomas Tuchel described as a “really nasty” wrist injury during the celebrations at the Estadio Azteca.Videos circulating on social media showed Henderson clumsily falling from advertising hoardings as England players celebrated their dramatic 3-2 round of 16 win. The 36-year-old was later carried off the field before being taken to hospital, casting a shadow over one of England’s most famous World Cup victories.
The freak party ends with a visit to the hospital
Henderson did not take part in the thrilling contest against Mexico but joined his team-mates on the pitch after the final whistle following England’s historic triumph at the iconic Estadio Azteca.However, the celebrations took a painful turn when the experienced midfielder appeared to lose his balance after climbing the billboards. It landed awkwardly on his wrist and was unable to continue, requiring immediate medical attention.Television cameras captured Henderson being placed on a stretcher before being carried out of the stadium, while videos of the incident quickly spread on social media.WATCH:Speaking after the match, England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed the injury appeared to be serious.“Jordan just fell and hurt his wrist. It looks really bad,” Tuchel told BBC One. “It’s a pretty serious injury and it’s not suitable for the evening that Jordan is now not with us. The doctor told me he’s in hospital.”Tuchel later reiterated that he had “mixed feelings” after the famous win.“I’m sad because Jordan hurt his wrist and it’s quite serious. It just doesn’t fit the evening that Jordan is not with us,” he said. “I don’t know the procedure; the doctor told me he’s in the hospital.”
Tuchel hails England’s fighting spirit
Despite Henderson’s injury, Tuchel praised his players for producing one of England’s greatest World Cup performances.Reduced to 10 men after Jarell Quansah’s red card early in the second half, England held off relentless Mexican pressure to secure a dramatic 3-2 win and book a quarter-final with Norway.“I am very proud,” said Tuchel. “We needed everything. It was super difficult. In the moments when we thought we could catch the momentum, we had setbacks. It’s a proper mentality. This team really means. When the going gets tough, they never give up, they never lose belief. It was one more step.”Reflecting on the importance of the occasion, he added: “We need to take this. This is Azteca, this is Mexico, a crazy game. We left everything here, every one of us.”“If a team has heart and a team has belief on pure will. I have no words, an emblematic match in an emblematic stadium and we overcame so many adversities today.”England’s win, inspired by Jude Bellingham’s first-half strike and Harry Kane’s penalty, ended Mexico’s unbeaten World Cup run at the Estadio Azteca and sent the Three Lions into their 11th World Cup quarter-final.
