Englands Quansah handed 2

MIAMI — Jarell Quansah will not participate in England’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway due to a two-match suspension resulting from the red card he received during the round-of-16 win against Mexico.

Quansah was red-carded in the 54th minute of England’s 3-2 triumph over Mexico after a VAR review revealed a high tackle on defender Jesús Gallardo. Following the dismissal, England played the remaining 36 minutes with ten players but managed to secure a historic victory, setting up a quarterfinal clash against Norway in Miami.

With his suspension, Quansah will miss the match against Norway and could also be absent for the semifinal if England advances.

This leaves England short-handed at the right back position for Saturday’s game.

The team is also concerned about the fitness of Reece James, who has been struggling with a hamstring injury since the goalless draw against Ghana. He trained separately on Wednesday, continuing an individualized training regimen.

Since James is sidelined, Quansah started against Panama but was injured in the second half and replaced by Djed Spence. Spence started against Congo DR, but it was Declan Rice who completed the match at right back.

Quansah returned to fitness for the match against Mexico but received a second-half red card, necessitating Ezri Konsa to take on the right back role.

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Hope remains that James will recover in time to face Norway, or else Thomas Tuchel will have to make more adjustments.

Following Quansah’s red card, sources informed ESPN that the FA considered their options regarding FIFA’s recent decision to suspend USMNT striker Folarin Balogun for a year after an intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Tuchel expressed his frustration over the implications of FIFA’s ruling regarding Balogun.

“Where does this situation begin and where does it lead?” he questioned. “Can we appeal Quansah’s red card? What’s the current situation?”

“Where do we establish a boundary? That’s the question I pose, and I don’t have a definitive answer. How does this trend develop? Do we appeal a yellow card if we believe it’s not warranted? What does it all signify?”