Arabic version: آشلي كول يترك منصبه التدريبي مع منتخب إنجلترا تحت 21 عاماً

According to BBC News, Ashley Cole has left his role as an England Under-21 coach after five years in the position. The former Chelsea and Arsenal defender was part of Lee Carsley’s coaching team as England won back-to-back European Under-21 titles.

Carsley said Cole had a “positive, inspirational impact on his players”. He paid tribute to the 45-year-old’s contribution to the two European Championship wins and the current campaign, highlighting his tactical and technical knowledge.

“I am certain he will have even more success in his coaching career whatever the future holds,” Carsley added. Cole retired from playing in 2019 before moving into coaching.

After completing his coaching badges at Derby County under Frank Lampard, Cole worked in Chelsea’s academy. He also had spells assisting managers at Everton and Birmingham City under Wayne Rooney, and worked with England during Carsley’s brief period as interim boss of the senior side in 2024.

Cole became head coach of Serie B club Cesena in March after feeling “discouraged” within the English football pyramid from succeeding in a managerial role. He left Cesena in June after discussions with the club’s sporting director about a change in the club’s strategy. As a player, Cole won 107 England caps and collected multiple trophies with Arsenal and Chelsea, including three Premier League titles, the Champions League, Europa League, seven FA Cups and one League Cup.