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THE recent appointment of Ashley Cole to the coaching team of the England under-21 set-up is the latest move
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Generation into the second stage of their careers.
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ole was regarded as the best left-back in the world for a generation during a stellar career which saw him win all there was to win at club level at Arsenal and then Chelsea. At international level he represented his country 107 times, and the Football Association have been quick to spot the potential for him to help develop more high quality young players in the future. The FA took their time looking for a successor to Aidy Boothroyd before choosing Lee Carsley as their new under-21 manager – someone who has gained a big reputation in developing academy talent, particularly working at Manchester City. It is hoped that combined they will work well to educate the next few years of talented youngsters coming through the system in England which is now starting to bear fruit at senior level.
