Jordan Henderson’s dad shares England star’s injury truth after freak blow | Football | Sport

Henderson, who had not featured in the match, was left stricken after joining the ecstatic Three Lions supporters in celebrating Jude Bellingham’s brace and a Harry Kane penalty that secured their place in the quarter-finals. The former Liverpool captain stayed behind in Mexico City while his teammates headed back to their base in Kansas City, where he subsequently underwent surgery. His father, Brian, has confirmed that the 36-year-old will remain in the United States throughout England’s push towards the final on 19th July, with the Three Lions facing Norway on Saturday for a place in the semi-final.

Henderson Sr. told Mail Online: “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 team-mates. He’ll be there until it’s finished.”

The Champions League and Premier League winner’s father is currently on British soil, watching the World Cup from home, and was unaware of the full extent of the injury when it occurred. The BBC Sport TV broadcast failed to capture the incident, and it only emerged during the post-match celebrations that a member of the England party had been hurt and was receiving medical attention.

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn was amongst the first on the scene, and Brian says he remained awake throughout the night and into the early hours awaiting news. Revealing that a surgeon with experience treating NFL stars had been secured to operate on the midfielder, Brian said: “At first I just thought he’d fallen. I thought he’d maybe scraped his wrist.

“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.”

On Tuesday, Henderson addressed the incident for the first time. The injury has been extensively circulated and seen by millions worldwide after footage showed England’s celebrations inside the Azteca. As the players and staff scattered, Henderson’s peculiar and unfortunate World Cup moment was caught on camera.

The 36-year-old did not take to the pitch against the co-hosts but remained animated from the touchline and was even cautioned during the closing stages. He said: “A night to remember that’s for sure! What an incredible performance against all the different challenges. So proud to be a part of this special team [emojis]. Thanks for all the support, another big one Saturday.”