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Can England replace Jordan Henderson? World Cup squad rules after strange injury

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16:32, Mon, Jul 6, 2026 Updated: 16:32, Mon, Jul 6, 2026 Jordan Henderson's World Cup is over (Image: Getty)Can England replace Jordan Henderson in their World Cup squad?What happened? Henderson was taken to hospital in Mexico and it has since been confirmed the midfielder will undergo surgery for a problem with his wrist.Will he play again?

Can England replace Jordan Henderson? World Cup squad rules after strange injury


His World Cup is already over. The surgery will keep him out for some time, meaning Henderson will play no further part in the tournament with England.Did he play much?

Henderson featured once for England during their five games at the World Cup, coming off the bench against Panama in the final match of the group.Can England replace him? England have a maximum of three matches left at the World Cup and will face Norway in the quarter-final next.