England captain, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ashley-Cole-c6809 as the best left-back in England, and said that he would welcome his inclusion in the Three Lions next World Cup Qualifier.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 defender’s place in the national team is currently in jeopardy, following the derogatory remarks he posted against the Football Association earlier on his Twitter account.
Later, he tendered an apology to the FA chairman, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Bernstein, but nevertheless, faces the charges of misconduct.
As a result, Cole’s prospects of featuring in the Three Lions forthcoming fixture against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leighton-Baines-c21987 for the game.
Earlier, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/John-Terry-c18895, announced his retirement from international football after being charged for breaching the FA’s code of conduct.
Nonetheless, Gerrard insisted that Cole was a vital part of the national team.
He said that he always enjoyed working alongside the veteran defender, and tagged him as the best left-back in the country.
“It is important to speak about Ashley as a player. Privately he is quite quiet and reserved. But he comes alive on the pitch,” he told the reporters.
“It's been an absolute pleasure to play with him over the years. He's been one of the best left-backs this country has ever produced. Let's enjoy the last few years of his time with us.”
The 31-year old has so far capped 98 international appearances for England during his career. He represented the Three Lions in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cups and has ever remained a regular starting-choice in the team.
Meanwhile, England manger, Roy Hodgson, has said that he won’t give in to any pressure from the FA over the matter of the player’s selection in the team.
He insisted that his row with the FA had been settled and it was time that everyone put the whole incident to bed.
“The chairman made his views very clear. I've been allowed to concentrate on football and to work with Ashley on the field. That is all,” he added.
The defender has not started for England in the last four international matches, with the manager opting to go with Baines in his place.
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