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Carlton Cole Twitter immigration jokes during England v Ghana
Carlton Cole caused controversy on Twitter after making ill-advised immigration jokes about the Ghana fans at Wembley. The West Ham striker posted several comments during England's 1-1 draw in the friendly match on Tuesday night. Enlarge Firstly, Cole wrote: 'Immigration has surrounded the wembley premises! Iknew it was a trap! Hahahaha' The England international, who wasn't involved in the game, then posted: 'The only way to get out safely is to wear an england jersey and paint your face w/ the St. George's'flag!' Realising that his comments were causing offence, Cole tweeted: 'To my ghanian brothers dont take it so seriously, its just jokes! Youve played well! Done africa proud!' Passionate: Ghana fans created a brilliant atmosphere at Wembley on TuesdayHowever, his jokes didn't stop there as he followed it by writing: 'Next friendly is gonna be Poland then Albania, government think theirsly! I see it a mile away! Haha' Responding the complaints from fellow Twitter users, he then posted: 'Why are there so many sensitive people out there! it was a joke & its not even racist!' There were around 20,000 Ghana fans at Wembley for the match, which was considered to be one of the most successful friendly games in years. England 1 Ghana 1: Andy, that's just Fab! But Gyan has last laugh for the Black StarsHow Shelvey's tackle on Twitter left the Liverpool star apologising to fansEngland v Ghana Match Zone: Essien in exile at Wembley. but he'll be backMartin Samuel: England's stand-in Lions fill boss Capello with pride Explore more:People: Carlton Cole Places: Albania, United Kingdom, Ghana, Poland