Burn admits guilt after Henderson breaks wrist celebrating England's World Cup win over Mexico

Dan Burn has admitted feeling guilty over the injury that ended Jordan Henderson’s World Cup, after the Newcastle defender vaulted the same advertising hoarding that caused Henderson to slip and break his wrist and forearm during England’s celebrations following their last-32 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.

Henderson, 36, suffered the freak accident while attempting to clear the hoardings after England’s dramatic victory, requiring surgery and ruling him out of the remainder of the tournament. Burn, who had made the same jump moments earlier without incident, told talkSPORT: “I think I killed him a bit, because I made it look really easy when I jumped over. I just heard the noise behind us straight away, and you know with Hendo, if he doesn’t get up, there’s something wrong.”

The Brentford midfielder has since returned to the England camp ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final against Norway in Miami, despite playing no further part in the tournament. Burn was quick to acknowledge Henderson’s value beyond the pitch, even in his current condition.

“I am gutted for him,” Burn said. “He wasn’t on the pitch but he was still buzzing for everyone. He’s had his op now. I’m happy he’s back in Kansas now, because I think it’s been a long few days.”

Burn also joked about Henderson’s notorious determination, adding: “I wouldn’t put it past him, even with a splint, to be out on Saturday doing a warm-up with the lads.”

Despite the injury blow, Burn stressed that Henderson’s presence in the squad remains significant in a leadership capacity. “He’s huge as a leader in the group, setting standards and driving people every day,” he said. “He is a big miss when he’s not around there. Even if he’s not getting minutes on the pitch, it’s vital for us that he is in there. If you ask any of the lads there, they always say that they need him around.”

England face Norway in the quarter-final on Saturday, 11 July in Miami, with kick-off at 10pm BST.