Soccer-England's Quansah banned for two matches after red card against Mexico

England defender Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches after receiving a red card in the World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel short of options.

Soccer-England's Quansah banned for two matches after red card against Mexico
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England ​defender Jarell Quansah ‌has been ​suspended for two matches following his red card in ‌the team's World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel short of back-line options ‌for the latter stages of the tournament.

Quansah ‌was sent off after a video review determined that he made a sliding studs-up tackle. The English FA ⁠said ​it was ⁠not able to appeal against the suspension, without giving ⁠further details. The two-match ban means Quansah will miss England's ​quarter-final against Norway on Saturday in Miami ⁠and a potential semi-final should they advance.

The defender would ⁠only ​be available again for selection if England reach the World Cup final. The suspension is ⁠a setback for Tuchel as England attempt to ⁠continue their ⁠run in the tournament, with the team's defensive problems compounded by injuries.

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