The English midfielder Jordan Henderson has suffered a serious injury, breaking his arm after slipping off an advertising board during a match.
Henderson, who plays for Brentford and is a former Liverpool captain, left the pitch on a stretcher and was given oxygen. He will now miss the remainder of England's World Cup campaign as he requires surgery.
Henderson's father, Brian Henderson, insists that the midfielder will remain with England's squad for the remainder of the tournament, despite being unable to play.
'At first I just thought he'd fallen, I thought he'd maybe scraped his wrist,' Brian said. 'I had no idea it was that serious until they were interviewing Harry Kane and a trolley came past with Jordan on it. I could see him on there with oxygen and things.'
Straight after the injury, Henderson's father messaged his PA to try and find out what had happened, and spent the night waiting to hear the news. 'It's just a waiting game now,' he said.
The injury is severe, with Henderson's left forearm completely smashed. He will have a cast on and then it will depend on what the experts say.
Despite the injury, Henderson will not be leaving his teammates and will stay with the squad until the end of the tournament.
In a message to fans, Henderson praised England's 'incredible' display and thanked supporters for their messages. 'A night to remember that's for sure!' Henderson wrote.
England defender Marc Guehi says Henderson is now in 'a better place' after his accident. 'Hendo's good,' Guehi said. 'He's in a better place than he was yesterday. It was obviously scary for him and his family and for everyone else, but we're just glad that he's on the road to a speedy recovery.'
