Jose Mourinho has backed defender Ashley Cole to become England's most-capped player.The Real Madrid boss took Cole to Chelsea in 2006 in a deal that saw William Gallas head in the opposite direction to Arsenal. Record breaker: Ashley Cole is set to become England's most-capped full-backCole will equal Kenny Sansom's record of 86 caps for a full-back when he plays against Montenegro on Tuesday night.But Mourinho thinks the 29-year-old can also go on to beat Peter Shilton's overall total of 125 England appearances.Close bond: Ashley Cole and Jose Mourinho during their time together at Stamford BridgeMourinho said said: 'Ash equals a record but has years and years in front of him to establish a great record.'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.'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.'Ashley is the best left-back England's ever had, 100 per cent. 'It is hard to find a weakness in his game. At the highest level, his performances for England have been fantastic.' 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 Explore more:People: Peter Shilton, Stuart Pearce, Jose Mourinho, Ashley Cole Places: Montenegro, United Kingdom
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