Harry Kane delighted England fans with a squeaky post-match interview after the epic 3-2 win over Mexico at the World Cup – before revealing a bizarre injury to Jordan Henderson in the celebrations.
Kane had clearly lost his voice, singing Wonderwall in front of the England fans at one end of the Azteca stadium, and struggled to get his words out in a pitchside interview immediately after.
‘It was a crazy game,’ Kane told the BBC. ‘We had to fight and we had to find something. I’ve just been singing, I can’t really talk. The occasion, the team, everything against us, we found a way.
‘It was one of those days where the ref gave a lot against us. In the end it didn’t matter. I’m happy.
‘Incredible, unbelievable support. [I’m] speechless!
But more worryingly, Henderson – a non-playing substitute – collapsed on the Azteca pitch and required medical attention for an injury to his arm.
Jordan Henderson (in purple) was taken off the pitch on a stretcher at the Azteca after England’s win
Kane, Henderson (far right) and the rest of England’s players celebrate their Azteca win
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The 36-year-old fell flat on his face when climbing over the advertising hoardings and back onto the pitch after celebrating with the England fans.
Kane said: ‘Jordan just fell over there, I think he’s OK, just something to do with his arm.’
But England boss Thomas Tuchel later confirmed his injury was more severe than Kane thought.
‘Not good, not good,’ Tuchel said. ‘It looks really bad, he’s injured his wrist.’
But Henderson had to leave the pitch on a stretcher and was seen in a heap behind the goal.
Jude Bellingham added: ‘He’s in a bit of bother, but our medical team have got everything under control.
‘It’s probably best not to say too much when I don’t really know what was going on. But everyone was there to support him, and even that was a beautiful thing to see.’
