Ashley Cole appointed full-time national coach

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Andy Walker

The Three Lions legend takes on a permanent role working across the men's player pathway

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Ashley Cole has joined The FA as a full-time national coach.

The England legend, who won 107 caps for his country, had combined his first-team coach role at Birmingham City with his duties with the Three Lions.

However, Cole will now solely focus on his work across the England men’s player pathway.

In the interim, the 43-year-old will continue to support Lee Carsley as assistant with the senior men’s team.

Cole initially joined The FA on a part-time basis in July 2021 to support Carsley with the MU21s and was a part of the team who lifted the 2023 UEFA U21 European Championship in Georgia.

The UEFA Champions League winner represented his nation as a player from 2001 to 2014 including five major tournaments.