England left without Henderson after celebration injury

England's World Cup campaign is now without veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson after the 36‑year‑old was stretchered off and taken to hospital following a fall during the post‑match celebrations of the 3‑2 victory over Mexico on Sunday. The incident occurred as players and fans sang Oasis' 'Wonderwall' on the pitch. During the chant, Henderson attempted to hop over the wall behind the goal but clipped his foot on the way down and fell face‑first, instinctively bracing himself with his left arm. He was seen grabbing at his left wrist as Dan Burn quickly alerted the medical team. The 'Wonderwall' chant, a tradition among England supporters, turned into a moment of concern for the squad. Medical staff then placed Henderson on a stretcher and escorted him off the field. Thomas Tuchel later confirmed that the injury was more serious than initially thought and that the player had been taken to hospital.

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Tuchel told reporters, "He just fell over and injured his wrist. It looks really bad." Harry Kane, England captain, added in a post‑match interview, "Hendo just fell over there, I think he's OK, just something to do with his arm." Earlier in the same match, Henderson received a yellow card in stoppage time after arguing with the referee and interfering with an England throw‑in from the sideline. He had not featured in the game until that point, having made only one World Cup appearance – seven minutes in the group‑stage win over Panama. With Henderson unavailable, England will have to adjust their midfield options for the upcoming knockout round. His recovery will be monitored, but the team must prepare for the next match without his experience.