Jordan Henderson injury update as England star suffers devastating World Cup blow

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England's celebrations after beating Mexico 3-2 were brought to a sudden halt when Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury, having slipped while climbing over an advertising boardJordan Henderson taken to hospital as Thomas Tuchel confirms 'really bad' injuryJordan Henderson is set to miss the rest of England's World Cup campaign after being told that he requires surgery on a freak wrist injury. Henderson, 36, landed awkwardly after climbing over an advertising board during the celebrations following England's gritty 3-2 win against Mexico in Mexico City.The midfielder was seen laying on the turf in severe pain, as team-mate Dan Burn hurriedly called for help.

England's players formed a barrier around Henderson, who was taken off the Estadio Azteca pitch on a stretcher and received oxygen.After being taken to hospital, Henderson didn't travel back to England's World Cup base in Kansas City. The Athletic report that the Brentford star needs to have surgery in order to repair the injury, with one member of England's medical staff staying to accompany him.Henderson was an unused substitute against Mexico, although he did receive a yellow card for dissent towards referee Alireza Faghani in the second half.

His only appearance at this World Cup came during the latter stages of England's comfortable 2-0 victory over Panama in the group stage, earning his 90th cap.Get the latest World Cup 2026 news in your inbox with our Make Football Great Again newsletterWhen asked about Henderson's injury post-match, England manager Thomas Tuchel replied: "I'm sad because Jordan injured his wrist. I don't know the procedure."Jude Bellingham, who scored twice against the co-hosts to help England reach the quarter-finals, added: "He is in a bit of bother, but our medical team have everything under control.