Soccer-Ex-England defender Cole named in Carsley's coaching team

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - European Under-21 Championship Qualifying - Group F - England v Northern Ireland - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - November 21, 2023 England coach Ashley Cole before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - Former England left back Ashley Cole will be an assistant coach alongside interim manager Lee Carsley, the Football Association said on Friday.

Cole, who represented England more than 100 times between 2001 and 2014, played at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cups as well as the 2004 and 2012 European Championships.