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Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star Ashley Cole names ‘strongest’ team in Premier League

26-08-2026 15:22 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Arsenal are the ‘strongest’ outfit in the Premier League, says Ashley Cole (Picture: Sky Sports)Ashley Cole says Arsenal are the ‘strongest’ team in the Premier League and will be spurred on by the ‘confidence’ and ‘belief’ they gained from winning the title last season.Arsenal kicked off their title defence in convincing fashion with a 3-0 victory over newly promoted Coventry, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard hitting the target a

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Ashley Cole urges Xabi Alonso to block £52m Chelsea transfer

14-06-2026 16:03 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole has urged Xabi Alonso to block Marc Cucurella from leaving Chelsea after he reportedly handed in a transfer request.Cucurella is one of a number of Chelsea players who have been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge following a disappointing season.Chelsea were expected to kick on under Enzo Maresca after finishing fourth the previous year and winning both the Club World Cup and Conference League.But the Blues slumped to a 10

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Ashley Cole urges Xabi Alonso to block £43m Chelsea transfer

14-06-2026 16:03 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole has urged Xabi Alonso to block Marc Cucurella from leaving Chelsea after he reportedly handed in a transfer request.Cucurella is one of a number of Chelsea players who have been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge following a disappointing season.Chelsea were expected to kick on under Enzo Maresca after finishing fourth the previous year and winning both the Club World Cup and Conference League.But the Blues slumped to a 10

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Liverpool and England legend Steven Gerrard names his best five teammates

25-12-2025 12:50 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Liverpool and England legend Steven Gerrard (Picture: Getty)Steven Gerrard has named his best former England and Liverpool teammates who he would pick in two five-a-side teams.Widely regarded as one of the best central midfielders of his generation, Gerrard helped guide his boyhood club to eight major trophies in his 17 years at the club.The midfielder scored 186 goals in his 710 games for the Reds, the third-most of any Liverpool player, and played a defining role in helping his team win two F

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The best and worst Arsenal and Chelsea players as Kepa Arrizabalaga completes shock transfer

01-07-2025 17:11 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Kepa Arrizabalaga is Arsenal’s first signing of this summer’s transfer window (Picture: Getty)Kepa Arrizabalaga has sealed his surprise transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal, becoming the latest footballer to play for London’s two biggest clubs.Still the most expensive goalkeeper of all-time, the Gunners have signed Kepa for just £5million after spending the last two seasons away from Stamford Bridge on loan.While there is a fierce rivalry between the capital sides, players h

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Ashley Cole sends warning to fans over ‘great’ Chelsea player

27-06-2025 15:30 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goal at the Club World Cup (Photo: Getty)Ashley Cole has praised ‘great lad’ Liam Delap but believes he may not hit the ground running at Chelsea.Delap burst onto the scene last season by scoring 12 goals in his first full Premier League campaign but was unable to prevent Ipswich Town’s relegation.His form made him a highly-sought after striker, with Chelsea beating the likes of Manchester United to sign him a £30million transfer.He&rs

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‘It’s not fair’ – Ashley Cole tells fans to ‘relax’ over Arsenal youngster

23-04-2025 15:23 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Max Dowman has been tipped for big things at Arsenal (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole has urged Arsenal supporters to ‘relax’ and give Max Dowman the time and space he needs to develop at his own pace at this early stage of his career.Dowman, 15, is considered to be among the most promising young talents in Arsenal’s academy and has been widely tipped for a big future in Mikel Arteta’s first-team.Teenage duo Myles Lewis-Skelly, 18, and Ethan Nwaneri, 17, have both enjoyed rem

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Chelsea reveal the greatest team in their history after fan vote

26-03-2025 17:16 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Frank Lampard and John Terry are unsurprising picks in Chelsea’s greatest XI (Picture: Getty Images)As part of Chelsea’s 120-year anniversary celebrations fans of the club have voted for the greatest team in the Blues’ history.There are plenty of great names to choose from, although it is of no surprise that the majority come from when Chelsea became a serious title-winning force on a regular basis in the mid-2000s.The west Londoners had won trophies in the past, but their gol

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‘That would be perfect’ – Joe Cole tips Chelsea legend to become permanent Rangers manager

25-02-2025 19:11 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Ashley Cole could be the perfect hire for Rangers, says Joe Cole (Picture: Getty)Joe Cole has put forward the case for his former Chelsea and England team-mate Ashley Cole to become the permanent manager of Rangers.Philippe Clement was relieved of his duties at Ibrox in the wake of Rangers’ 2-0 defeat at home to St Mirren last weekend.The 50-year-old Belgian was appointed in October 2023 and had just one Scottish League Cup triumph to show for his largely underwhelming 16-month stay in Gl

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‘Arsenal disrespected me – that’s the real reason I left to join Chelsea’

03-01-2025 01:50 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Arsenal and Chelsea agreed a huge transfer back in 2006 (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole says being ‘disrespected’ and ‘shafted’ by Arsenal during contract negotiations pushed him to join Premier League rivals Chelsea.Cole had established himself as one of the best players in the league and an England regular when he made the controversial switch from Arsenal to Chelsea in 2006.After coming through Arsenal’s academy, Cole made over 200 first-team appearances for his boy

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Ashley Cole names former England and Chelsea team-mate who was ‘on another level’

27-11-2024 18:44 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Ex-Chelsea, Arsenal and England defender Ashley Cole (Picture: YouTube)Ashley Cole says his former England and Chelsea team-mate Joe Cole was on a ‘different level’ when he first encountered him.Born less than 11 months apart, Ashley and Joe Cole grew up playing against each other at school level and were then regular opponents while at their respective academies.Joe Cole had long been viewed as one of the most highly-rated youngsters in England and was reportedly the subject of a &

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Black Arsenal’s beautiful history from Paul Davis and Ian Wright to Bukayo Saka

31-10-2024 11:00 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Paul Davis, Ian Wright and Bukayo Saka have had huge impacts on Arsenal and it’s Black local community (Picture: Getty)Lauren, Ashley Cole, Kolo Toure, Patrick Vieira, Gilberto Silva, Sylvain Wiltord and Kanu. The names who made history on September 28, 2002, when Arsenal became the first club to field nine Black players in the same Premier League starting lineup.While it may not have meant much to the players at the time, 22 years on, the moment still resonates with the club’s

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Ashley Cole tells England to make controversial Bukayo Saka decision

22-06-2024 23:11 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Bukayo Saka has been England’s player of the year two years in a row (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole has urged Gareth Southgate to ‘rest’ Bukayo Saka and afford Phil Foden the chance to thrive in his best position in England’s upcoming Euro 2024 game against Slovenia.Despite two indifferent displays against Denmark and Serbia, the Three Lions are virtually assured of a place in the last 16 having collected four points from two games.England looked disjointed against the Danes

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Ex-England and Chelsea star Ashley Cole reveals his favourite to win Euro 2024

19-06-2024 14:39 via Ashley Cole – Metro

France beat Austria to get their Euro 2024 campaign off to a winning start (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole says he fancies England’s chances at Euro 2024 but has picked out France as his favourites to win the tournament for a third time in their history.England overcame Serbia to get their campaign off to a winning start in Group C, with Jude Bellingham’s 13th-minute header proving decisive in Gelsenkirchen.But the Three Lions – seeking a first major trophy in 58 years – stru

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Ashley Cole reacts to Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea departure and rates Kieran McKenna

23-05-2024 17:33 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Chelsea are on the hunt for Mauricio Pochettino’s successor (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole says he is ‘sad and disappointed’ to see Chelsea move on from Mauricio Pochettino and believes the manager did a ‘fantastic job’ during his brief tenure at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea announced on Tuesday evening that Pochettino had left the club by mutual consent, just days after the Argentine had secured European football with a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League.It had been

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Ashley Cole gives honest thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea departure and Kieran McKenna

23-05-2024 17:33 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Chelsea are on the hunt for Mauricio Pochettino’s successor (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole says he is ‘sad and disappointed’ to see Chelsea move on from Mauricio Pochettino and believes the manager did a ‘fantastic job’ during his brief tenure at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea announced on Tuesday evening that Pochettino had left the club by mutual consent, just days after the Argentine had secured European football with a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League.It had been

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Championship clubs want former Chelsea and Arsenal star Ashley Cole as manager

15-05-2024 12:43 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Ashley Cole is expected to move into management soon (Picture: Getty Images)Former Arsenal, Chelsea and England full-back Ashley Cole is being targeted by a number of Championship clubs and is likely to make his first move into management in the near future.The 43-year-old is currently on the coaching staff at Birmingham City, joining the club in October 2023 when Wayne Rooney was appointed manager and remaining after the Manchester United legend was sacked soon after.Cole has also gained coachi

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Premier League reveal latest Hall of Fame nominees after Arsenal and Chelsea legend Ashley Cole is inducted

25-03-2024 13:45 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Ashley Cole is the latest Hall of Fame inductee – but who will join him? (Photo: Premier League)Ashley Cole is set to be joined by two more football legends in the Premier League Hall of Fame after the latest list of nominees was revealed.On Monday, the Premier League announced that former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Cole had become the latest player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, which was created in 2021.Widely considered one of, if not the best left-back in the competition&rsquo

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Conor Gallagher names two current Chelsea players in his favourite England XI of all-time

09-01-2024 18:51 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Conor Gallagher has won 11 caps for England since 2021 (Photo: Getty)Conor Gallagher has stayed loyal to his beloved Chelsea by naming six of their current and former players in his favourite England XI of all-time.But while some of his selections are obvious, a few may raise some eyebrows.Gallagher made his Three Lions debut in 2021 and since then he’s been a regular in Gareth Southgate’s squad, winning 11 caps to date and was part of the team that went to the Qatar World Cup.The mi

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Wayne Rooney lined up for Birmingham job and wants former Manchester United and Chelsea stars to join him

09-10-2023 11:00 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Wayne Rooney has left his position at DC United (Picture: Getty Images)Wayne Rooney is being lined-up to take over as Birmingham City manager and he is likely to bring Ashley Cole and John O’Shea with him, according to reports.The Blues are doing well in the Championship under manager John Eustace, sitting sixth in the table after 11 games, but a change in the dugout is expected.The American owners are keen on bringing in Rooney, despite Eustace doing an impressive job, and now the Manches

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Arsene Wenger reveals the biggest regret of his 22-year Arsenal tenure

14-09-2023 10:45 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Arsene Wenger spent 22 years in charge of Arsenal from 1996 to 2018 (Picture: Getty)Legendary Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has described his decision to let Ashley Cole leave Arsenal in 2006 as the ‘regret of his life’.The Frenchman spent 22 years in charge of the north Londoners from 1996 to 2018, delivering three Premier League titles and seven FA Cup trophies.Wenger has now opened up about one of his biggest mistakes during his spell at Arsenal and pointed towards his call to let

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Chelsea star Ben Chilwell reveals the two Manchester United legends he looked up to growing up

13-09-2023 13:48 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Patrice Evra and Gary Neville are two of Man Utd’s greatest ever defenders (Photo: Getty)Chelsea star Ben Chilwell has revealed he admired watching two Manchester United legends growing up.Chilwell was recently asked to pick his top five Premier League full-backs of all-time, with the United pair selected alongside two current Liverpool stars and an Arsenal and Chelsea icon.Though many great full-backs have played for the Blues over the past thirty years, their current left-back admitted t

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Ashley Cole criticises Mauricio Pochettino decision as Chelsea lose to West Ham

20-08-2023 20:21 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Mauricio Pochettino has failed to register a win in his first two games as boss (Picture: Reuters)Ashley Cole feels Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino got a key substitution wrong in the 3-1 defeat at West Ham on Sunday.Chelsea youngster Carney Chukwuemeka registered his first senior goal to make it 1-1 in the first half after Nayef Aguerd opened the scoring for the Hammers.But Chukwuemeka was forced off at half-time and Pochettino replaced him with Mykhailo Mudryk, a decision that former Bl

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Ashley Cole marries partner Sharon Canu in romantic Italian ceremony – 12 years after divorce from Cheryl

30-07-2023 18:40 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Ashley Cole has married his long-term partnerAshley Cole is married once again, having tied the knot with his partner Sharon Canu this weekend.The former footballer, 42, wed model Sharon in an intimate ceremony in Italy, 16 months after he popped the question.Surrounded by friends and family, the loved-up pair invited their nearest and dearest to a seaside location.They exchanged vows under a floral arch, with the bride looking stunning in a lace gown.Ashley – looking dapper in a black tux

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Frank Lampard bringing three former Chelsea coaches back for his interim stint

06-04-2023 09:54 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole are set for another stint at Chelsea (Picture: Getty Images)Frank Lampard is set to return to Chelsea as interim manager for the rest of the season and he is bringing some familiar faces back to west London with him.After Graham Potter’s dismissal at the weekend the Blues have not been able to secure an immediate permanent replacement and have called upon the club legend, and former boss, to take charge for the rest of the campaign.Things may have been going b

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Ashley Cole hints at why he and Frank Lampard struggled at Everton

18-03-2023 09:48 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard had a tough time at Goodison Park (Picture: Getty Images)Ashley Cole feels there was just too much for Frank Lampard to deal with off the pitch during their spell at Everton, saying it was perhaps the wrong time for the pair to take on their roles at Goodison Park.Cole joined the coaching staff at Everton and was there for just under a year before Lampard was sacked in January and replaced by Sean Dyche.It was a tough spell for the two Chelsea legends early in their

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David Dein issues heartfelt apology to Arsenal Invincible Ashley Cole

17-09-2022 14:07 via Ashley Cole – Metro

David Dein has admitted Arsenal made a mistake by allowing Ashley Cole to join Chelsea (Picture: talkSPORT)Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has issued a heartfelt apology to Ashley Cole and conceded his failure to prevent him from joining Chelsea was one of the biggest regrets of his career.Cole’s defection to the Gunners’ local rivals represented a changing of the Premier League guard as the balance of power shifted from north to west London where the Roman Abramovich era was

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Member of gang who attacked footballer Ashley Cole jailed for 30 years

15-07-2022 18:39

Kurtis Dilks, 35, tied up the former England player in front of his children and threatened to cut off his fingersA “chillingly ruthless” robber who was part of a gang who tied up former England footballer Ashley Cole in front of his children, and threatened to cut off his fingers, has been jailed for 30 years.Kurtis Dilks, 35, was also ordered to serve an extended licence period of five years by a judge at Nottingham Crown Court after smashing his way into the footballer’s Sur

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Robber who threatened to cut Ashley Cole’s fingers off jailed for 30 years

15-07-2022 15:54 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Kurtis Dilks was the only member of the four-strong gang caught after his DNA was found at the sceneA member of the ‘ruthless’ robbery gang which smashed into former England footballer Ashley Cole’s home and threatened to cut his fingers off has been jailed for 30 years.Kurtis Dilks, 35, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court for his part in the ‘extremely terrifying’ January 2020 raid which left the ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and Derby defender fearing he would be killed

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Robber convicted after gang threaten to cut off Ashley Cole’s fingers

08-07-2022 19:13

Former footballer thought he was going to die during break-in‘Dangerous’ robber behind string of ‘ruthlessly executed’ crimesA “dominant and dangerous” robber has been convicted of being part of a four-strong gang who smashed into the home of the former England footballer Ashley Cole and threatened to cut off his fingers.The former Arsenal, Chelsea and Derby defender told police he thought “now I am going to die” as he recalled how the masked raide

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Ashley Cole was ‘on knees waiting to die’ after masked raiders broke into home

10-05-2022 18:34 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Ashley Cole broke down in tears as he told police of a terrifying break-in at his Surrey home (Picture: Getty Images/PA)Former England footballer Ashley Cole told police he ‘knew’ he was ‘going to die’ as masked robbers smashed into his home, a court heard.
As soon as he put on Netflix to unwind for the evening, he recalls hearing a loud ‘banging sound’ which was ‘vibrating up the walls’ from outside.
The ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and Derby defender got

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Robber ‘threatened to cut Ashley Cole’s fingers off’ during violent break-in

12-04-2022 11:06 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Kurtis Dilks (bottom right), Tevfik Guccuk (top far right) and Sercan Evsin (top second to right, slightly behind) are accused of being members of a group which carried out a number of high-profile crimes, including in the home of Ashley Cole (centre) and Sharon Canu (left) (Picture: Getty Images / PA)A four-strong gang smashed into former England footballer Ashley Cole’s house with a sledgehammer and restrained him and his partner, a court heard.Kurtis Dilks, 34, is on trial at Nottingham

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Cheryl’s ex Ashley Cole engaged to longtime partner Sharon Canu: ‘Easiest yes I’ve ever said’

01-04-2022 00:35 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Ashley and Sharon have been together since 2014 (Picture: Getty Images)Ashley Cole is set for married life again after getting engaged to his longtime girlfriend Sharon Canu. The former Arsenal footballer appeared to pop the question on Thursday evening and shared the joyful news via Instagram. In a short video, Ashley, 41, is seen sharing a kiss with Sharon in a dimly-lit room surrounded by bouquets of flowers. It was clearly a special occasion as the ex-football star looked smar

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Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal’s decision to sell Ashley Cole to Chelsea was a ‘mistake’

14-03-2022 02:15 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal were left to regret their decision to sell Ashley Cole (beIN Sports)Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal made a ‘mistake’ by selling Ashley Cole to Chelsea in 2006.Cole, who is regarded as one of the Premier League’s best-ever left-backs, came through Arsenal’s academy and made his first-team debut at the age of 18.After helping Arsenal win two Premier League titles and three FA Cup trophies, Cole was left unhappy with Arsenal’s offer of a new c

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Ashley Cole ‘delighted’ to be joining Frank Lampard’s coaching staff at Everton

04-02-2022 10:47 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Chelsea legend Ashley Cole has followed Frank Lampard to Everton (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole says he is ‘delighted’ to be joining Everton as a first-team coach and ‘can’t wait’ to get started with Frank Lampard’s ‘talented group of players and staff’.The 41-year-old, considered one of the greatest left-backs of all-time, had been working with Chelsea’s academy and arrives on Merseyside to further strengthen Lampard’s backroom team of as

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Frank Lampard explains decision to bring fellow Chelsea legend Ashley Cole to Everton

03-02-2022 14:13 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Ashley Cole as joined fellow Chelsea legend Frank Lampard at Chelsea (Picture: EFC)Frank Lampard says Ashley Cole will bring a ‘wealth of enthusiasm and game-play experience’ to Everton after he added the Chelsea legend to his backroom staff.Cole, who won three Premier League titles and the Champions League, joins Everton as first-team coach.The former England defender joins from Chelsea’s academy and further strengthen Lampard’s backroom team of assistant managers Joe Ed

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Ashley Cole makes prediction ahead of Liverpool’s Carabao Cup semi-final with Arsenal

13-01-2022 01:02 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Liverpool and Arsenal do battle for a place in the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole believes Arsenal have a ‘great opportunity’ to secure silverware ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool, but expects Jurgen Klopp’s side to have ‘a little bit too much’ over the two legs.Chelsea saw off Spurs to book their place in the final of this year’s competition, with Antonio Rudiger netting early on at the Tottenham Hotspur Stad

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Ashley Cole and Jamie Redknapp agree Chelsea must do everything to keep ‘integral’ Antonio Rudiger

12-01-2022 21:12 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger is out of contract in the summer (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole hopes Chelsea are doing everything possible to convince Antonio Rudiger to stay as he believes the defender has been ‘integral’ to the way his former side plays under Thomas Tuchel.There has been mounting uncertainty surrounding Rudiger’s future, with the centre-back’s current deal due to expire at the end of the 2021/22 campaign.
Rudiger, 28, is free to speak to rival European clubs

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Ashley Cole delivers verdict on Philippe Coutinho’s loan move from Barcelona to Aston Villa

08-01-2022 19:50 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Philippe Coutinho will be with Aston Villa until the end of the season (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole has hailed Philippe Coutinho’s ‘quality’ and believes the midfielder has nothing left to prove in England ahead of his impending loan move to Aston Villa.Villa confirmed on Friday that they had reached an agreement with Barcelona to take Coutinho, 29, on a temporary basis until the end of the 2021/22 campaign, subject to a medical and work permit.Coutinho is expected to catch a fl

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Ashley Cole: police investigate claim of racial abuse at Swindon match

08-01-2022 19:17

Retired professional footballer was working for ITV Sport at County Ground as Wiltshire club played Manchester CityPolice are investigating allegations that racial abuse was directed at former England footballer Ashley Cole during an FA Cup third round tie.Cole, 41, who played for Arsenal and Chelsea during a lengthy top-flight career, was part of the ITV broadcast team for the Swindon Town v Manchester City match on Friday. Continue reading...

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‘It will be very tough’ – Ashley Cole unsure Saul Niguez can break into Chelsea first-team despite Tottenham performance

06-01-2022 00:16 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Saul impressed against Tottenham on Wednesday (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole believes Saul Niguez will have earned himself more first-team opportunities following his performance against Tottenham – but is unsure he will become a first-team regular at Stamford Bridge.Following his arrival on loan from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window, Saul has endured a tough first season in English football, replaced at half-time in his two Premier League starts thus far.The 27-year-old turned i

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Ashley Cole praises ‘leader’ Conor Gallagher ahead of potential England debut

15-11-2021 18:36 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Conor Gallagher will be hoping to make his senior England debut tonight (Picture: Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)Ashley Cole says Chelsea loanee Conor Gallagher deserves his England call up with the youngster showing he’s a real ‘leader’ this year.Gallagher is on loan at Crystal Palace this season and has become a key player under Patrick Vieira in helping the Eagles climb to tenth in the Premier League table.The 21-year-old has bagged four goals for Palace and his performances have

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Man Utd star Luke Shaw names the two Premier League icons he would love to have played alongside

06-11-2021 11:41 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Luke Shaw wished he played with the two Premier League icons (Picture: Getty)Luke Shaw has admitted that he would love to have played alongside former Manchester United star David Beckham and ex-Arsenal and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole.Beckham won six Premier League titles during his 11-year spell at United and currently sits in seventh place on the top flight’s all-time assist chart with 80 in 265 appearances. Meanwhile, Cole, who won the Premier League title with both Arsenal and C

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Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard left out of Darren Bent’s all-time Premier League XI

28-09-2021 18:25 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and Paul Scholes were all left out of Bent’s XI (Picture: Getty)Darren Bent has left Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard out of his all-time Premier League XI, but there is a place for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.Rooney, who scored 208 Premier League goals in 491 appearances for Manchester United and Everton, was snubbed in favour of the league’s all-time record goalscorer Alan Shearer and Arsenal icon Thierry Henry. Meanwhile, Scholes and L

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Lee Carsley appointed England Under-21 manager with Ashley Cole as assistant

27-07-2021 18:30

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder has been with Under-20sCole will also continuing working at Chelsea’s academyThe former Everton midfielder Lee Carsley has been appointed as the England Under-21s head coach, with Ashley Cole as his assistant.Carsley replaces Aidy Boothroyd, who left the role in April after five years when the team were knocked out of the European Under-21 championships. Related: Caroline Weir’s late effort earns Team GB quarter-final against AustraliaContinue re

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Ashley Cole apologises to Kalvin Phillips after England’s win vs Denmark at Euro 2020

08-07-2021 12:26 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Ashley Cole admits he was wrong for doubting Kalvin Phillips (Getty/ITV)Ashley Cole revealed that he issued a personal apology to Kalvin Phillips after England’s Euro 2020 semi-final victory over Denmark on Wednesday evening.Gareth Southgate’s will play Italy in Sunday’s final at Wembley after securing a 2-1 victory against Denmark in extra time.Raheem Sterling won the decisive penalty and while Harry Kane saw his spot kick saved by Kasper Schmeichel, the England captain quickl

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Ashely Cole explains why Chelsea star Mason Mount must play vs Germany or France

23-06-2021 11:07 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Mason Mount is likely to be eligible to play in England’s last 16 tie against one of Germany, France or Portugal (Picture: Getty)Ashley Cole has expressed his sympathy for Gareth Southgate with the England manager facing some unenviable selection decisions ahead of the Three Lions next match at Euro 2020.Already assured of their place in the knockout stages, England guaranteed top spot in Group D following another professional victory over Czech Republic at Wembley last night, where Raheem

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Ian Wright and Ashley Cole hail ‘brilliant’ Bukayo Saka after England beat Czech Republic at Euro 2020

22-06-2021 23:30 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Ian Wright was full of praise for Bukayo Saka after England beat Czech Republic at Euro 2020 (Pictures: Getty/ITV)Ian Wright and Ashley Cole hailed ‘brilliant’ Bukayo Saka after he helped England beat the Czech Republic to finish top of Group D at Euro 2020.Arsenal star Saka had not featured in England’s first two group matches but more than justified his start against the Czech Republic on Tuesday evening, producing a Man of the Match performance in a 1-0 win.The 19-year-old w

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Ashley Cole teases Romelu Lukaku over his first touch and says ‘no-one respected him’ at Chelsea

17-06-2021 19:41 via Ashley Cole – Metro

The Belgian striker has come a long way since his days in west London (Picture: Getty / ITV)Ashley Cole has praised Romelu Lukaku’s development since leaving Chelsea 10 years ago, teasing the striker over his first touch when he was at Stamford Bridge and saying ‘no-one respected him’ initially.The Belgium international – who won Serie A’s Footballer of the Year award after netting 24 goals and laying on 11 assists last season – moved to west London as a teena

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Lizzie Cundy tried to matchmake Meghan Markle with Ashley Cole but the footballer ‘wasn’t keen’

12-06-2021 23:57 via Ashley Cole – Metro

Lizzie Cundy says Ashley Cole ‘wasn’t keen’ on a blind date with Meghan Markle (Picture: Getty & ITV)Lizzie Cundy has revealed that she tried to find Meghan Markle a British boyfriend before she met Prince Harry, but her attempts to fix her up with Ashley Cole didn’t go so well. The TV personality, 53, revealed that she and Meghan had met at a charity event in 2013 where Lizzie was asked to look after the Suits star, 39, as the actress didn’t know anyone.De

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