England are down to 10 players because Jarell Quansah was sent off with a straight red card in the match against Mexico. That left England a man short for the rest of the game.

What happened

  • Quansah was dismissed in the 54th minute, according to match reports.
  • England were leading 2-1 at the time, so the red card forced them to defend with 10 players.
  • Coverage of the game says the red card came early in the second half and changed the shape of the match.

Why it matters

Playing with 10 players usually means:

  • Less control in midfield.
  • More pressure on the defense.
  • More space for the opponent to attack.

In this case, England still managed to hold on and win 3-2.

Quick note

If you meant a different England match, the answer could be different, but for the current game being discussed, the reason is Quansah’s red card.