Ancelotti: More to come from Cole

04 September 2009 08:31
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti believes the "best is yet to come" from Ashley Cole after the England defender 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. And Ancelotti welcomed the news, predicting Cole still has more to offer for both club and country.[LNB] The Italian told the club's official website, www.chelseafc.com: "I am very happy that Ashley has committed himself to Chelsea."[LNB] He added: "He is one of the best left-backs in the world but I believe his best is yet to come.[LNB] "I am very pleased that will happen in a Chelsea shirt."[LNB] Cole has been an integral part of the Blues side since joining from Arsenal back in 2006.[LNB] The player 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 Ancelotti and is currently preparing with the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Croatia.[LNB] As well as Cole and Terry, Didier Drogba, John Mikel Obi and Florent Malouda have also signed extensions with the Stamford Bridge club recently.

Source: Eurosport