The Liverpool defender had been included in his country’s U21s group but was promoted on Wednesday after the withdrawal of Jarrad Branthwaite.
Speaking in a press conference to preview their Nations League match against Greece in Athens on Thursday night, Three Lions interim head coach Lee Carsley said: “It’s a great opportunity for Jarell.”
Quansah joins Reds teammate Curtis Jones in the England squad that will also face the Republic of Ireland at Wembley on Sunday.