Ashley Cole appointed as England football team's assistant coach
What's the story
Ashley Cole, the former England left back, has been appointed as an assistant coach to interim manager Lee Carsley. The announcement was made by the English Football Association (FA) on Friday. Cole had an illustrious career with the national team, earning over 100 caps between 2001 and 2014. He represented England in three World Cups and two European Championships.
Team formation
Cole reunites with former teammate in coaching team
In addition to Cole, Joleon Lescott, a former England teammate of his, will also join Carsley's coaching team. The FA's head of coaching, Tim Dittmer is another addition to the team. This trio had previously collaborated with Carsley for the 2023 under-21 Euro-winning squad. Their successful track record and familiarity with each other could potentially benefit England's performance in future matches.
Leadership transition
Carsley steps up as interim coach for Nations League
Carsley was named England's interim coach on August 9, ahead of their Nations League campaign. This decision followed Gareth Southgate's resignation from the position. The newly formed coaching team will guide the Euro 2024 finalists in their upcoming matches against Ireland and Finland in September.
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As mentioned, Cole will be joined in the backroom setup by Joleon Lescott, another former England international, and the FA's head of coaching, Tim Dittmer. Paul Nevin has taken charge of England's Elite League Squad on an interim basis. He has replaced Ben Futcher, who steps up for the Under-21 team in Carsley's absence.