World Cup: England's Henderson Breaks Arm Celebrating Victory, Still Joins Team Warm-ups

England's World Cup campaign is progressing strongly, but a bizarre injury has sidelined veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson. The 36-year-old, who remained on the bench during England's hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16, suffered a severe arm fracture while celebrating the win.

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My arm is fine, thanks for asking. While it wasn't my most glorious moment, the most important thing is that the team won, and we did it.

Henderson's celebratory exuberance led to him tripping over a pitchside advertising board. The incident resulted in a significant fracture, requiring surgery and a cast. Despite the painful injury, Henderson displayed remarkable dedication, returning to the team's camp shortly after his operation. He was seen participating in pre-match warm-ups for the quarter-final against Norway, his right arm heavily immobilized in a cast.

Reflecting on the unusual incident, Henderson humorously told British television (ITV), "My arm is fine, thanks for asking. While it wasn't my most glorious moment, the most important thing is that the team won, and we did it." He acknowledged the difficult few days following the injury but found strength in being back with his teammates. He also expressed gratitude to the local medical and surgical teams in Kansas for their excellent care.

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I acknowledge the difficult few days following the injury, but seeing my teammates gives me strength.

Henderson has had limited playing time in the tournament, appearing only briefly as a substitute against Panama in the group stage. Nevertheless, manager Thomas Tuchel has decided to keep the experienced player with the squad for his leadership qualities. When asked about the possibility of playing with a cast if England advances further, Henderson playfully suggested they would "take it as it comes."

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If we reach that point, we'll take it as it comes!