Jordan Henderson’s dad has revealed that the England midfielder’s arm is ‘completely smashed’ following his freak accident after the 3-2 win over Mexico at the World Cup.
England sealed their place in the World Cup quarter-final with a thrilling victory at Azteca Stadium as Jude Bellingham struck twice while Harry Kane scored from the penalty spot.
However, England’s win was overshadowed by Henderson’s injury, which he suffered during the team’s celebrations in the immediate aftermath of the game.
After celebrating with England’s travelling supporters, Henderson slipped while jumping over an advertising board and suffered a broken radius after he landed awkwardly.
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The former Liverpool captain, who now plays for Brentford, left the pitch on a stretcher and was given oxygen, while he will now miss the remainder of England’s World Cup campaign as he requires surgery.
Henderson’s father, Brian Henderson, insists the midfielder will remain with England’s squad for the remainder of the tournament, despite being unable to play.
‘At first I just thought he’d fallen, I thought he’d maybe scraped his wrist,’ Brian told the Daily Mail.
‘I had no idea it was that serious until they were interviewing Harry Kane and a trolley came past with Jordan on it. I could see him on there with oxygen and things.
‘Straight away, I messaged his PA, who was over there, to try and find out what had happened. I was up all night waiting to hear the news. It’s just a waiting game now.
‘It’s his left forearm, he’s just completely smashed it. He’s going to have a cast on and then it depends on what the experts say.
‘He won’t be leaving his teammates. He’ll be there until it’s finished.’
In his first message to fans since the injury, Henderson praised England’s ‘incredible’ display and thanked supporters for their messages.
‘A night to remember that’s for sure!’ Henderson wrote.
‘What an incredible performance against all the different challenges. So proud to be a part of this special team.
‘Thanks for all the support, another big one Saturday.’
Meanwhile, England defender Marc Guehi says Henderson is now in ‘a better place’ after his accident.
‘Hendo’s good,’ Guehi said on England’s Lion’s Den programme on Tuesday.
‘He’s in a better place than he was yesterday.
‘It was obviously scary for him and his family and for everyone else, but we’re just glad that he’s on the road to a speedy recovery.’
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