Jordan Henderson handed World Cup boost despite arm surgery

Jordan Henderson handed World Cup boost despite arm surgery

Jordan Henderson remains in contention to feature for England at the World Cup despite undergoing surgery on a fractured arm.

The Brentford midfielder suffered the injury in a freak accident after the Three Lions’ 3-2 win over Mexico, landing awkwardly while attempting to jump over advertising boards.

Henderson was taken from the pitch on a stretcher and received oxygen before later undergoing surgery in Kansas City, England’s tournament base.

Although he missed the last-16 victory at the Azteca Stadium, the midfielder has not been ruled out of future involvement, according to the BBC.

While a return would be a major challenge, England’s staff are exploring whether Henderson could remain part of matchday squads and potentially play while wearing protective support on his arm.