Why was Pavel Sulc sent off for the Czech Republic against England?

Czech Republic midfielder Pavel Sulc was sent off in the 28th minute of their Nations League match against England after a VAR review upgraded his yellow card to a red. Referee Umut Meler ruled Sulc's high challenge on Elliot Anderson endangered an opponent. The hosts played the rest of the game with 10 men.

Source: Why was Pavel Sulc sent off for the Czech Republic against England? — The Independent

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