{"id":535497,"date":"2026-07-06T09:42:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/535497\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T09:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:42:08","slug":"englands-jordan-henderson-suffers-serious-wrist-injury-while-celebrating-win-over-mexico-the-irish-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/535497\/","title":{"rendered":"England\u2019s Jordan Henderson suffers \u2018serious\u2019 wrist injury while celebrating win over Mexico \u2013 The Irish Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thomas Tuchel<\/a> was left with mixed emotions after 10-man England\u2019s heroic World Cup win against Mexico was followed by Jordan Henderson sustaining \u201cquite a serious injury\u201d falling over an advertising hoarding during the celebrations.<\/p>\n

The Estadio Azteca witnessed a thrilling last-16 tussle on Sunday evening, with the visitors making a dream start through Jude Bellingham\u2019s quick-fire brace before Julian Quinones struck and Jarell Quansah saw red.<\/p>\n

England captain Harry Kane scored a penalty and then gave away one converted by Raul Jimenez as Tuchel\u2019s 10 men dug deep to seal a chaotic 3-2 win<\/a> and set up a quarter-final against Norway.<\/p>\n

The final whistle sparked wild celebrations, with players pouring on to the pitch before standing in front of their fans for a now traditional rendition of Oasis\u2019 \u2018Wonderwall\u2019.<\/p>\n

But unused substitute Henderson \u2013 who was also booked on the sidelines \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy emotions are very mixed,\u201d England boss Tuchel said. \u201cI\u2019m just proud of the mentality and the attitude.<\/p>\n

\"EnglandEngland head coach Thomas Tuchel celebrates at the full-time whistle. Photograph: Nick Potts\/PA <\/p>\n

\u201cRound of 32, round of 16 is the moment in tournaments where you find a way to win.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe did it with pure mentality, with heart. We overcame every obstacle that was thrown at us.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am so proud of the mentality and the will of this team. It is a very, very special night for us.<\/p>\n

\u201cMixed feelings also because I am exhausted, of course, and emotional but also sad because Jordan got injured.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe injured his wrist. He is at the moment at the hospital, so it is quite a serious injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt just doesn\u2019t fit to the evening that Jordan is now not with us. I don\u2019t know the procedure what is going on. I just did the press, and the doc told me he\u2019s in hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was a disappointing moment on a night that will live long in the memory for all involved at the Azteca.<\/p>\n

From playing at altitude in front of a raucous crowd and Quansah\u2019s red card to a delayed kick-off, England had to overcome all manner of obstacles against the World Cup co-hosts.<\/p>\n

Mexico had only lost two of their previous 89 competitive matches at the Azteca and England\u2019s reward is a Miami quarter-final with Norway on Saturday.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the build-up it never felt like a round of 16,\u201d Tuchel said. \u201cIt still now doesn\u2019t feel like a round of 16. It feels almost like we won a final or something.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis last moment where the referee takes the whistle to his mouth, and you know that you overcame 40-50 minutes with 10 men in the altitude against the home country, against a strong, strong Mexican team. This is a moment of joy.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a heroic performance and a heroic result in the end. I\u2019m so happy for the players. It ranks on the very, very highest level, of course, also for me to be part of this.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo live this experience the last two days, to be in this country, to see the people on the side of the streets all the way to the stadium, such, such special moments.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd to overcome it against all adversity, makes it very special and it will have a very special place for all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

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