Jordan Henderson refusing to give up on World Cup dream with latest comments

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Jordan Henderson has undergone surgery on a broken wrist sustained after England's 3-2 win over Mexico, with his World Cup largely thought to be over — though the midfielder has left the door open to a potential return09:02, 12 Jul 2026Updated 09:09, 12 Jul 2026Jordan Henderson has given an injury update(Image: ITV)Jordan Henderson said "we'll cross that bridge if we come to it" when quizzed about the prospect of pulling on an England shirt should the Three Lions reach the World Cup final.The 36-year-old suffered a broken wrist following England's 3-2 triumph over Mexico on Monday. Henderson sustained the injury while attempting to leap over an advertising hoarding during the post-match celebrations at the Estadio Azteca, slipping and landing heavily on his arm.He has since undergone surgery on the injury, with his World Cup participation now widely considered over.

Nevertheless, the former Liverpool midfielder kept the door ajar on the possibility of featuring once more under Thomas Tuchel this summer, ahead of England's quarterfinal showdown with Norway in Miami.Providing an update on his condition while speaking to ITV, he said: "It's alright, thanks."Not my finest hour, I know. Main job was to go there and win, progress, that's the main thing."A tough couple of days.

Grateful for that, delighted to be here today."Henderson is refusing to give up on his World Cup dream(Image: Getty Images)When pressed on the challenge ahead and what England must produce against Norway, he added: "Same thing we showed in the last game, the resilience and character, obstacles that we overcome. We have to do the same again, tough test for us."If we're the best version of ourselves, I'm confident we'll get through."When quizzed about the formidable challenge of keeping Erling Haaland at bay, he went on: "It is a challenge, he's one of the best in the world, but they've got top top players.{For us, we have to concentrate, do our job, and get through to the semi."Meanwhile, when pressed on whether he would be fit enough to represent England should they overcome Norway on Saturday evening and either Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinals, he replied with a grin: "We'll cross that bridge if we come to it."England went on to beat Norway 2-1 in extra time thanks to Jude Bellingham's brace.The Three Lions will now face Argentina in the semifinals on Wednesday.If Tuchel's players win that game, they will take on either France or Spain in the final in a week's time.