England's dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico in the World Cup's round of 16 ended on a sour note when Jordan Henderson, an unused substitute, was taken to hospital after hurting his wrist in a fall during the celebrations at the Estadio Azteca.
A celebration gone wrong
Henderson was hurt as the England squad and staff marked the comeback victory in Mexico City, falling over the advertising boards that ring the pitch and landing awkwardly, ESPN reported. He was treated at the stadium before being taken to a local hospital for assessment.
Tuchel 'concerned'
The England manager, Thomas Tuchel, did not hide his worry afterward, saying the injury "looks really bad," TNT Sports reported. Neither Tuchel nor the Football Association put a timeline on any recovery, and the extent of the injury was still being assessed.
Context
The mishap took the shine off one of England's better nights of the tournament. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane converted a penalty as England came through a fiery contest against the hosts to reach the quarterfinals, where they are due to meet Norway. Henderson, a veteran presence in the squad rather than a first-choice starter, had not featured in the match itself, which made the manner of his injury all the more frustrating for a player and a camp that had just booked a place in the last eight.
