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Grey Whitebloom

England Reeling From Huge Suspension Blow for World Cup Knockout Stages

FIFA have confirmed that England defender Jarell Quansah will be banned for not one but two World Cup matches as punishment for his wild lunge against Mexico in the round of 16.

There could be few complaints about Quansah’s red card. Caught out of position, the Bayer Leverkusen fullback raced across to close down Mexico’s Jesús Gallardo, leaping into a tackle which saw his studs go over the ball and onto his opponent’s ankle.

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