Jordan Henderson has undergone surgical procedure after breaking his arm throughout England’s celebrations following their dramatic World Cup last-16 win over Mexico.
The Brentford midfielder suffered the freak harm after falling awkwardly whereas trying to leap over promoting hoardings to rejoice with supporters on the Estadio Azteca on Sunday night time.
Henderson, who didn’t characteristic within the match itself, was taken away from the pitch on a stretcher whereas receiving oxygen therapy.
The 36-year-old has since undergone an operation in Kansas Metropolis, the place England are primarily based all through the event.
Taking to social media, Henderson confirmed the process had been profitable and set his sights on England’s quarter-final towards Norway.
“Surgical procedure achieved! Let’s prepare for the massive one Saturday,” he posted on Instagram.
“Thanks to all of the employees that taken care of me at Kansas Metropolis Orthopaedic Institute. Particularly the three surgeons who carried out the operation.”
Midfielder to stay with England squad
Regardless of the harm, Henderson is anticipated to stay with the England camp for the remainder of the World Cup and proceed his position inside Thomas Tuchel’s squad.
The skilled midfielder has made one look on the event up to now, coming off the bench throughout England’s 2-0 group-stage victory over Panama.
That outing noticed Henderson turn out to be the primary male England participant to characteristic at 4 World Cups.
His expertise and management have been considered as essential property throughout the camp, significantly throughout the knockout phases of the competitors.
England face Norway within the quarter-finals in Miami on Saturday as they appear to maneuver one step nearer to a primary World Cup triumph since 1966.
Tuchel set to evaluate celebrations
England’s gamers have made a behavior of celebrating victories with supporters after matches throughout the event, gathering in entrance of followers contained in the stadium.
Nevertheless, Henderson’s harm is known to have prompted a rethink over how these celebrations are performed.
England supervisor Thomas Tuchel is anticipated to instruct his gamers to not soar over promoting hoardings in future in an effort to keep away from a repeat of the incident.
