England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to undergo surgery after breaking his left arm during post-match celebrations following England's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup. The Brentford captain, who was an unused substitute in the match, reportedly tumbled over an advertising hoarding and landed on his wrist.
England manager Thomas Tuchel described the injury as "really bad" shortly after the incident. Henderson remained in a New Mexico hospital while the rest of the England squad traveled back to their Kansas City base. He is expected to travel to Missouri for surgery and will not participate further in England's World Cup campaign.
Teammates formed a protective circle around Henderson as he received medical attention on the pitch. Captain Harry Kane told the BBC that Henderson "just fell over there, I think he's OK, just something to do with his arm." Jude Bellingham added that Henderson was "in a bit of bother" but that the medical team had the situation under control.
Henderson's inclusion in the World Cup squad had been a point of discussion, with some suggesting it was based more on his off-field leadership than his on-pitch performance. Former England captain John Terry called the team's defense of Henderson a "PR job" from the Football Association. However, teammates like Bellingham and Morgan Rogers defended Henderson, with Bellingham calling him "the funniest guy in camp."
England secured their victory at the Azteca Stadium with two goals from Jude Bellingham within 98 seconds, followed by a penalty from Harry Kane, despite Mexico's attempts to come back and a red card for England's Jarell Quansah.
England is scheduled to play Norway next in Miami.