Lampard: Fans seeing Cole in a different light

11 August 2009 07:25
Frank Lampard believes fans are now starting to recognise the abilities of Chelsea and England team-mate Ashley Cole. Too often in the past events off the field have drawn attention away from the performances Cole has produced on it. The controversial comments he made about the contract offer he turned his back on at Arsenal brought the nickname `Cashley', while tabloid revelations about his private life did not do much for his public image either. But Lampard believes all that is about to change. "People are starting to appreciate Ashley Cole a bit more, that is certainly the case at Chelsea," said Lampard ahead of England's friendly against Holland tomorrow night. "Going from Arsenal to Chelsea is not an easy transition but since he has got over a few niggly injury problems, his performances have improved. "We are blessed that he plays for England because if there is anyone better in the world, I don't know who he is."

Source: Eurosport