Ashley Cole leaves England U21s after five years — the only coach in history to teach defending and still watch his team concede the same goal every match.
Ashley Cole leaves England U21s coaching role after five years
Ashley Cole, the former Arsenal and Chelsea left-back, has stepped down as England Under-21s coach after five years. His departure marks the end of a tenure that saw several young defenders progress, though the team's defensive record remained a point of debate.
Source: Ashley Cole leaves England U21s coaching role after five years — BBC
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