Henderson's World Cup hopes linger after arm surgery

Jordan Henderson has not been ruled out of playing for England at the World Cup despite undergoing surgery on a broken arm. The 36‑year‑old Brentford midfielder remains hopeful of inclusion in future matchday squads for the England side as the tournament continues.

His injury occurred when he fell awkwardly while attempting to jump over the advertising hoardings at the side of the pitch. Henderson was carried on a stretcher away from the field, receiving oxygen as medical staff attended him. The Brentford midfielder posted on Wednesday that he had surgery in Kansas City, the England base for the tournament.

Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers praised Henderson’s influence on the squad. “That just shows what he is like as a person and as a guy,” Rogers said, adding that the team hopes he can still be involved for the rest of the tournament. He described Henderson as the “heartbeat of the group” and noted his optimism after the injury.

The former Liverpool captain made a substitute appearance in England’s 2‑0 group‑stage win over Panama, becoming the first men’s player to feature at four World Cups. His presence has been highlighted by the Three Lions as a morale booster throughout the competition. Despite the setback, Henderson will remain with the England squad for the duration of the World Cup.

England face Norway in a quarter‑final in Miami on Saturday, with manager Thomas Tuchel expected to advise players against jumping over hoardings. Declan Rice, Reece James and Marc Guehi missed group training on Wednesday, each following individual programmes; Guehi sat out due to a muscular issue, Rice manages a hamstring and lower‑back concern, and James is still recovering from a hamstring problem sustained against Croatia. The BBC’s “How Everything You Need to Know About the World Cup” guide notes the importance of squad depth as England prepare for the decisive match.