Is Ashley Cole one of England's greatest ever players?

[Hungry Joe]

Extremely talented footballer and the best English left back in my lifetime. Probably the only English player of the last ten years who would make it into a World 11.

 

[Fitzcarraldo]

I like Barney Ronay's description of him as the kind of footballer who turns up rather quietly in teams that win things.

Barney Ronay on Ashley Cole

 

[ifuhatepalacestandup]

He's England's best player and one of the best defenders in the world at the moment.

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[Willy Dangle]

Like him or loathe him, he's got an unbelievable career behind him at the ripe old age of 31. He has 93 England caps, 7 FA cups, 3 Premier League titles, 1 League Cup, 3 Charity shields and now 1 Champions League.

So, will he be remembered as one of England's greats?

I think John Terry just about edges him.

 

[Goring Gull]

He'll make 100 caps and thoroughly deserve them, never really let england down and hope fully will inspire them this summer.

 

[Questions]

It is strange when debating the greatness of an English footballer - as good a player as I,ve ever seen in an England shirt - that the same people on here time and time again have to make comments on what they do outside the game. It is how they conduct themselves on the pitch that matters to all you keepers of the nations morals.

 

[pauli cee]

can't effing stand the bloke, think he is a complete ****.
yes, absolute quality player, one of our best ever left backs complete class, bloody love him....

 

[brakespear]

World class player. Deplorable little man.

Indeed

 

[Barrel of Fun]

If he was graceful off the field, he would be fondly remembered.

 

[Bob!]

I think John Terry just about edges him.

as THE most odious person?

 

[Willy Dangle]

as THE most odious person?

Damn you sussed me.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

best Chelsea player last night, which wasnt difficult, as by and large they were crap and 2nd best on the field behind Schweinsteiger(sp)

European Champions... nuff said.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

If he was graceful off the field, he would be fondly remembered.

Your avatar and user title are, once again, magnificent.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Oh for goodness sake get over yourselves, he played away whilst with Cheryl Cole, every blokes shag bag. Is it jealousy? I'm not getting it so far.

 

[Southwick_Seagull]

European Champions... nuff said.

Do you support Chelsea? Sorry if that's a really obvious question but noticed you getting quite defensive on 2 threads now so I'm just assuming. Not a dig by the way, just curious.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Do you support Chelsea? Sorry if that's a really obvious question but noticed you getting quite defensive on 2 threads now so I'm just assuming. Not a dig by the way, just curious.

Supported both Brighton and Chelsea for over 40 years now. I would never be an STH at the Bridge but always will at the Amex. Born in London, lived my informative years in Sussex and moved back to London. I bleed the stripes but I love Chelsea too.

 

[BUTTERBALL]

Cole is a world class left back and had a great game against Bayern. Would like to see him at the same level in an England shirt.

I didn't realise how thick he was however, until the interview after the game. Explains a lot!

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Your avatar and user title are, once again, magnificent.

I, thank you. I thought it was about time I paid homage to 'The Bomber'.

 

[pauli cee]

Cole is a world class left back and had a great game against Bayern. Would like to see him at the same level in an England shirt.

I didn't realise how thick he was however, until the interview after the game. Explains a lot!

true, he did come across as a bit of a twat......

 

[Muzzy]

He is a true great as a footballer and it must be a strong possibility that he will break the England caps/appearance record!

Twat of the highest order as a man though!