Thomas Tuchel was left with mixed emotions after 10-man England’s heroic World Cup win against Mexico was followed by Jordan Henderson sustaining “quite a serious injury” falling over an advertising hoarding during the celebrations.
The Estadio Azteca witnessed a thrilling last-16 tussle, with the visitors making a dream start through Jude Bellingham’s quickfire brace before Julian Quinones struck and Jarell Quansah saw red.
England captain Harry Kane scored a penalty and then gave away one converted by Raul Jimenez as Tuchel’s 10 men dug deep to seal a chaotic 3-2 win and set up a quarter-final against Norway.
The final whistle sparked wild celebrations, with players pouring onto the pitch before standing in front of their fans for a now traditional rendition of Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’.
But unused substitute Henderson – who was also booked on the sidelines – took a nasty fall climbing back over the advertising boards following the singalong, leaving the field on a stretcher before being taken to a hospital in Mexico City.
It was later confirmed he would not return to Kansas City with the rest of the squad on Sunday evening as he continued to receive medical treatment.
“He injured his wrist. He is at the moment at the hospital, so it is quite a serious injury,” said Tuchel.