- Ashley Cole has decided to leave his role as an England Under-21 coach, the FA confirmed on Tuesday.
- Working under manager Lee Carsley, Cole helped the Under-21s win successive Euros titles in 2023 and 2025.
- Cole also took up a position as head coach of Serie B side Cesena in March before leaving the club at the end of last season.
- Carsley paid tribute to Cole following his departure, hailing his “key role” in England’s success in recent years.
- During his playing career, Cole earned 107 caps for England and represented the national team at five major tournaments.
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