Source: Daily_Mail
Ex-Chelsea chief Jose Mourinho backing Ashley Cole to become England record breaker
Jose Mourinho has backed defender Ashley Cole to become England's most-capped player.[LNB]The Real Madrid boss took Cole to Chelsea in 2006 in a deal that saw William Gallas head in the opposite direction to Arsenal.[LNB] Record breaker: Ashley Cole is set to become England's most-capped full-back[LNB]Cole will equal Kenny Sansom's record of 86 caps for a full-back when he plays against Montenegro on Tuesday night.[LNB]But Mourinho thinks the 29-year-old can also go on to beat Peter Shilton's overall total of 125 England appearances.[LNB]Close bond: Ashley Cole and Jose Mourinho during their time together at Stamford Bridge[LNB]Mourinho said said: 'Ash equals a record but has years and years in front of him to establish a great record.[LNB]'I congratulate him and wish him a trophy with England to make his career a perfect one. A great player but a better man.'Former England left-back Stuart Pearce has also sung the praises of Cole.[LNB]'Ashley's pace is a real big strength, his ability on the ball and the way in which he deals with the ball for a full-back is outstanding,' said the England Under 21 boss.[LNB]'Ashley is the best left-back England's ever had, 100 per cent. [LNB]'It is hard to find a weakness in his game. At the highest level, his performances for England have been fantastic.'[LNB] Please don't boo Cole on his big night, Sansom tells England fansCole has left the rest of us behind, says England legend Pearce Kenny Dalglish: Wilshere is good enough and old enough for England[LNB] Explore more:People: Peter Shilton, Stuart Pearce, Jose Mourinho, Ashley Cole Places: Montenegro, United Kingdom
