England's World Cup Win Marred by Henderson's Injury

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England's 3-2 World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico was overshadowed by an injury to Jordan Henderson, who was taken to hospital with a wrist injury after falling over an advertising board during post-match celebrations.
The midfielder, an unused substitute, is now a doubt for the rest of the tournament.

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England's 3-2 World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico was overshadowed by an injury to Jordan Henderson, who was taken to hospital with a wrist injury after falling over an advertising board during post-match celebrations. The midfielder, an unused substitute, is now a doubt for the rest of the tournament.

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