Injury Ends Richard Mantell's World Cup
4 Mar 2010
ENGLAND HOCKEY DEFENDER RICHARD MANTELL WITHDRAWN FROM HOCKEY WORLD CUP
Mantell withdraws after sustaining fracture and dislocation of right ankle
The England Hockey Board regrets to announce that England Hockey defender Richard Mantell sustained a fracture and dislocation of the right ankle during England's Hero Honda FIH World Cup Pool B match with Pakistan on Thursday afternoon. As a result, he will take no further part in the World Cup.
The injury was sustained in a collision with Pakistan player Muhammad Irfan during a Pakistan penalty corner in the 48th minute of the match. Richard was treated on the pitch and subsequently transferred to hospital for further attention.
He has since been released from hospital and has returned to the team hotel.
Richard will return to the United Kingdom within the next couple of days where he will undergo surgery on his ankle on Monday.
