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Jarell Quansah handed two-match ban by Fifa for sending off against Mexico

Jarell Quansah slides in on Jesús Gallardo during England’s victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
Jarell Quansah slides in on Jesús Gallardo during England’s victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. The defender was shown a red card after a VAR review. Photograph: Alexandra Fechete/SPP/Shutterstock

Jarell Quansah has been given a two-game ban for his red card in England’s World Cup last-16 victory over Mexico, leaving the defender devastated. Fifa announced the sanction on Thursday, saying it was for serious foul play.

Thomas Tuchel must now decide what to do at right-back for the quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday. Reece James, who has missed the last three matches with a hamstring injury, is a selection doubt but it is understood that he could have some involvement, which points towards him being a substitute.

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