Injury expert gives Jordan Henderson verdict as England World Cup fate becomes clearer

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SportFootballJordan HendersonJordan Henderson was stretchered off after suffering a freak injury during England's celebrations following their huge 3-2 World Cup round of 16 win over MexicoAn injury expert believes Jordan Henderson will be "lucky" to feature again at the World Cup. England head coach Thomas Tuchel expressed concern about the severity of the injury.While there remains some uncertainty regarding the precise nature of the injury and whether it affects his wrist or his arm, questions now hang over his availability for the remainder of the World Cup.

The final is now less than a fortnight away in New Jersey.This represents a significant setback for Henderson in what is almost certain to be his last World Cup. Depending on the results of his hospital assessment, potentially dashing his hopes of lifting the famous trophy this summer.Content cannot be displayed without consentExactly what role he could still play within the camp remains unclear.

However, his wealth of experience means he could still offer valuable guidance to his teammates off the pitch.The injury to the former Liverpool captain is the latest headache for Tuchel in his pursuit of a place in the final. His side face another stern test next up in their bid to progress in the competition.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.