England's Quansah handed two-match ban for Mexico red card

Quansah reacts after his red card

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.

England had been ​weighing a possible appeal after FIFA overturned a one-match ⁠suspension imposed ​on United States striker Folarin Balogun earlier in the tournament.

However, 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.