Chelsea boss Ancelotti hails Cole as the 'best left-back in the world'

03 September 2009 10:15
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has hailed Ashley Cole as 'the best left-back in the world' after the England star signed a new four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]The 28-year-old became the second big star to commit his future to the club in a matter of days after captain John Terry penned a five-year deal on Monday. [LNB]England full-back Cole has been an integral part of the Blues side since joining from Arsenal back in 2006. [LNB] Integral: Ashley Cole is the second big Chelsea star to sign a new deal in a week[LNB]And Ancelotti said: 'I am very happy that Ashley has committed himself to Chelsea.[LNB]'He is one of the best left-backs in the world but I believe his best is yet to come. I am very pleased that will happen in a Chelsea shirt.'[LNB]Cole has scored three times in 88 Premier League appearances for the Blues, including one in Saturday's 3-0 win over Burnley.   [LNB]He has started every game this season under new boss Carlo Ancelotti and is currently preparing with the England squad for the matches against Slovenia and Croatia.   [LNB]As well as Cole and Terry, Didier Drogba, John Mikel Obi and Florent Malouda have also signed extensions at Stamford Bridge recently. [LNB] Anelka handed contract snub as Chelsea refuse to discuss new dealNo new Chelsea contract demands from Michael Ballack despite John Terry's huge dealI fear South Africa could be my last World Cup for England, says Chelsea star ColeCHELSEA FC

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