Tenacious, fast, relentless, Ashley Cole pioneered a new breed of full-back in the English game.
The youth striker who became a senior left-back was unwavering in defence, dangerous in attack, redefining his position to become one of the best in the competition’s history.
After claiming the 2001/02 Premier League title with Arsenal, Cole was at the heart of the “Invincibles’” defence that did not lose a match in becoming the 2003/04 Premier League champions.
Two years later Cole then crossed London to join Chelsea, where he won a further title in his seven seasons there.