Jordan Henderson is targeting a return to action at the World Cup despite undergoing surgery on a fractured arm, with Morgan Rogers and Dan Burn speaking out on the midfielder's hopes of playing again
Ryan Taylor
10:31, 09 Jul 2026Updated 10:37, 09 Jul 2026
Jordan Henderson isn't giving up on his World Cup dream
Jordan Henderson isn't giving up on his World Cup dream(Image: Getty Images)
Morgan Rogers and Dan Burn have both made the remarkable claim that Jordan Henderson's World Cup campaign may not yet be over.
The 36-year-old midfielder, who underwent successful surgery in Kansas City following an arm fracture, is setting his sights on returning to bolster England's chances before the tournament concludes.
While it appears a considerable long shot, Rogers and Burn, who both addressed the media on Wednesday at the Three Lions' media bunker in Kansas City, seemed to suggest that former Liverpool captain Henderson could yet feature wearing a cast. When asked about the Brentford star's decision to rejoin camp, Rogers said: "That just shows exactly what he's like as a person and as a guy.
"I think hopefully he can still be involved with us going for the rest of the tournament.
"He's not going to rule himself out in either way. I think the belief he's got in his own body and his ability and his confidence and the way he is and what he represents as a person is massive to our group, and he's everything really.
"He's the heartbeat of the group.
Henderson has undergone surgery on his injury
Henderson has undergone surgery on his injury(Image: Instagram/jordanhenderson)
"To see him this morning smiling and still as happy as he ever is, no matter what's happened in the last 48 hours or what, it's so nice for us to just see him and hopefully we can get him back out on the pitch as soon as possible."
Meanwhile, defender Burn revealed he has been left feeling guilty over the minor, inadvertent role he played in the unfortunate incident.
Burn reflected on the shock incident, explaining: "Yeah, I think I killed him a bit because I made it look really easy when I jumped over. He was like a kid for me!
"Yeah, I just heard the noise behind us straight away, and you know with Hendo, if he doesn't get up, there's something wrong.
"Yeah, gutted for him, because I think he was so pumped on the pitch as well, which I think just shows the type of person he is.
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"He wasn't on the pitch, but he was still buzzing for everyone.
"He's had his op now, and hopefully they're still up for him to play in the tournament.
"I know he'll do absolutely everything possible to be there with the lads, supporting. I'm happy he's back in Kansas now, because I think it's been a long few days."