England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.
Thomas Tuchel’s side raced into a two-goal lead through Jude Bellingham before Julian Quinones pulled one back for the hosts.
Jarell Quansah got a red card early in the second half, but Harry Kane restored England’s two-goal advantage from the penalty spot.
Raul Jimenez converted a late penalty for Mexico, yet England held on through 11 tense minutes of stoppage time to set up a quarter-final clash with Norway.
However, the biggest concern after the final whistle surrounded a Mexico player.
According to The Sun, Santiago Gimenez was taken to hospital after suffering a serious ankle injury during the closing stages of the match.
The AC Milan striker came off the bench in the 61st minute. But he lasted little more than half an hour before disaster struck.
In the 98th minute, Gimenez chased a loose ball near the touchline while under pressure from Djed Spence.
Spence won the challenge cleanly, but Gimenez’s ankle twisted awkwardly underneath him.
Distressing images showed the striker’s ankle bent badly out of shape as he lay on the ground in pain.
Mexico had already used all of their substitutions, so Javier Aguirre’s side had to finish the match with 10 players.
Gimenez remained on the sidelines before medical staff helped him off the pitch after full-time and transported him to hospital.
Speaking after the match, Mexico manager Javier Aguirre confirmed that the striker needed further assessment at the hospital. Gimenez was not the only player to suffer an injury after the final whistle.
England substitute Jordan Henderson also required hospital treatment after injuring his wrist while celebrating with supporters.
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