Jarell Quansah banned for TWO games as England hit with World Cup blow

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SportFootballEngland football teamJarell Quansah was given a red card following a VAR check in the second half of England's 3-2 victory over Mexico on Monday, and fans had expected him to be banned for one gameEngland defender Jarell Quansah will be banned for TWO games after his red card against Mexico, FIFA have confirmed. Quansah, 23, fouled Jesus Gallardo in the 54th minute of Monday's World Cup clash at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico.Although the Bayer Leverkusen centre-back won the ball, his right leg was high and caught Gallardo.

Following a VAR check, Quansah was sent off by referee Alireza Faghani.The red card certainly ruled him out of Saturday's quarter-final against Norway in Miami. But now Quansah will also miss the semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland should England progress.His suspension puts more pressure on Thomas Tuchel to find a solution at right-back.

Reece James is facing a race against time to be fit for the Norway match, with the Chelsea captain having missed England's last three games with a hamstring injury.Prior to the World Cup, Newcastle right-back Tino Livramento suffered an injury. Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah, who's a centre-back by trade, was called up to replace him.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, X, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.England football teamWorld Cup 2026