England's Bukayo Saka said his team is 'very frustrated' after the decision to suspend Jarrell Quansah for two matches, which will deprive him of playing in the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Sunday as well as the semi-final if the team qualifies.

Quansah received a red card after a video review confirmed that he violently tackled a Mexican player during the 3-2 win and stamped on his leg with his boot.

FIFA decided to suspend him for two matches, leaving coach Thomas Tuchel in a dilemma regarding defensive options in the latter stages of the tournament.

Saka told journalists on Thursday: 'I just learned about the two-match suspension, and it's extremely frustrating for us and for him. But that's the situation. We are not here to complain; we just have to adapt and choose a lineup ready to beat Norway.'

England had been considering the possibility of an appeal after FIFA rescinded a one-match suspension against American striker Folarin Balogun earlier in the tournament.

A spokesperson for the English Football Association said FIFA rules state that England cannot appeal against the decision.

When asked how Quansah's case differed from Balogun's and whether he and his teammates felt the decision was unfair, Saka declined to comment.

The winger said: 'I don't really know what to say. I have no comment on that. That was FIFA's decision. This decision is frustrating for us as we focus on ourselves. But we have to adapt and deal with it.'

This suspension has increased England's defensive concerns, as injuries were already limiting Tuchel's options in defense.

* O'Reilly on the brink of suspension

Defender Nico O'Reilly, who is one yellow card away from suspension, said that Quansah's absence is a heavy blow but the team will move on quickly.

O'Reilly said: 'Yes, of course, it's disappointing. The decision cannot be appealed or anything like that, so we just have to move forward now. I certainly feel sorry for him too.'

O'Reilly added that he will not change his approach despite the risk of missing a potential semi-final if he receives a yellow card in Sunday's match against Norway.

He said: 'I think I will handle it the same way I handle any other match. Of course, if we win and I get a yellow card, I will miss the next match. But I'm not focusing on that. I'm focused on delivering my usual performance and doing what I need to do.'

England's preparations have been boosted by Saka's improved fitness, as he arrived at the tournament with an Achilles tendon issue that caused him to miss several matches for Arsenal late last season in the Premier League.

Saka said: 'I think my match involvement has already increased steadily throughout the tournament. Of course, I would have liked to be in this tournament at my best, one hundred percent, but it wasn't the case, and everyone understood that and handled me in the best possible way.'

"But at the moment, I feel fine and ready to play."

Standing in England's way to the semi-finals is Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who has scored seven goals in the tournament so far, and the Norwegian team, which is participating in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.

O'Reilly, Haaland's teammate at Manchester City, warned against focusing only on the goal-scoring striker.

When asked whether stopping Haaland from scoring would ensure England's victory, O'Reilly said: 'Not at all.'

'They have great players all over the pitch capable of posing a significant threat. But of course, if we manage to stop him, that will be a very important factor.'