Ashley Cole, ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star, becomes England Under-21 assistant coach
- Ashley Cole who played for Chelsea and Arsenal has been named as the assistant coach of England Under-21 team
- Before landing this new job which will be on part time basis, Ashley Cole has been working with Chelsea academy
- During his active playing days at Stamford Bridge, Ashley Cole played 229 games for the Blues netting seven goals
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Ashley Cole who was one of the best defenders years back in the Premier League has been named as the assistant coach of England Under-21 team as he landed his first major coaching work.
However, Ashley Cole's new role at the England's Under-21 team will be on part time basis as the 40-year-old will be under Lee Carsley who has been confirmed as the head coach.
Carsley replaces Aidy Boothroyd who was axed on the back of two dismal European Championship campaigns.
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According to the report on DailyMail and UK Sun, Ashley Cole will continue his work also with Chelsea academy as the former England international expressed happiness towards his new job.
Ashley Cole's reaction
"I'm really happy to get this opportunity to support Lee and work with the best youngsters in the country.
"I loved playing for the national team and to now get the chance to work as an England coach is a special feeling. St. George’s Park is an amazing place and I can’t wait to get started.
"I want to do my best to help young players to develop, and also learn from some brilliant people at the same time."
Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Leonardo Bonucci was the hero for Italy in their Euro 2020 triumph at Wembley Stadium after scoring the crucial goal that helped them stretch the game into extra time, and then penalties.
Luke Shaw had given England the lead with a thunder of a shot from close range in the opening two minutes of the encounter after receiving a delivery from Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier.
The Juventus centre-back restored parity for the Azzurri in the 67th minute from the six-yard after what looked like an organised goal-mouth scramble situation.
Both teams, however, proceeded to the shootouts after playing 1-1 in 120 minutes and the trio of Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford failed to convert their kicks.
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