England midfielder Jordan Henderson was stretchered off and received oxygen after suffering a freak arm injury during post-match celebrations at the Azteca Stadium on Monday.
The Brentford player, an unused substitute, tumbled over an electronic advertising hoarding while rushing to celebrate with traveling supporters after England's dramatic 3-2 World Cup round of 16 victory over Mexico.
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Medics rushed to the scene, administering oxygen and gas before shielding him from the media as he was carried off the pitch.
Incident Overshadows Thrilling Victory
The incident overshadowed a thrilling matchup that saw Jude Bellingham score two goals in 98 seconds and Harry Kane convert a penalty to secure England's quarter-final spot against Norway.
BBC presenter Kelly Cates provided the initial on-air assessment: "He did fall over the advertising hoardings. That's what we think happened.
He looked like he was getting some oxygen as he was stretchered off the pitch."
England captain Harry Kane offered a brief update: "Yeah, Hendo just fell over there. I think he's OK.
Something to do with his arm."
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Kane reiterated the sentiment to another broadcasting team shortly afterward.
England manager Thomas Tuchel focused on his squad's resilient performance: "Very proud. We needed everything.
It was super difficult. In the moments we thought we catch the momentum, we had setbacks.
That is proper mentality."
Tuchel emphasized the team's character: "This team really mean it. When the going gets tough, they never give up, they never lose belief."
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Jude Bellingham later confirmed that Henderson remained under the care of England's medical staff, leaving the team facing an anxious wait ahead of their Saturday quarter-final against Norway.
