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World Cup 2010: England left back Stephen Warnock in awe of team-mate Ashley Cole
Cole receives words of praise...
18 Jun 2010 17:06:00
By Matt Monaghan
Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock has been left in awe of England team-mate Ashley Cole after they teamed up at World Cup 2010.
The 28-year-old was a surprise call up by manager Fabio Capello after he saw off competition from Everton's Leighton Baines to shadow the Chelsea defender. Speaking to the Birmingham Mail, Warnock was convinced Cole is the best left back in the sport.
“People say he’s the best left-back in England but I’d say in Europe, if not the world,” said Warnock.
“He’s very athletic. I think if you look at him he’s got every aspect to his game and he’s started scoring goals now as well, which is another attribute and another thing that he’s proved he can do.
“But he is an all-rounder and one of the best in the world because he does everything.
“He goes forward, he’s good defensively, he’s got every attribute.”
Warnock also drew inspiration from his battle with Cole to feature for the Three Lions and the standard set by Capello's first pick.
“You realise what you’ve got to achieve trying to get to his level,” he added.
“It’s a high level but you’ve always got to aspire to that. He’s one that I always try and look at and try and improve my game.
“I think every left-back in the country will be watching him and seeing why he’s the best. That’s why people get better and improve all the time.”
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The 28-year-old was a surprise call up by manager Fabio Capello after he saw off competition from Everton's Leighton Baines to shadow the Chelsea defender. Speaking to the Birmingham Mail, Warnock was convinced Cole is the best left back in the sport.
“People say he’s the best left-back in England but I’d say in Europe, if not the world,” said Warnock.
“He’s very athletic. I think if you look at him he’s got every aspect to his game and he’s started scoring goals now as well, which is another attribute and another thing that he’s proved he can do.
“But he is an all-rounder and one of the best in the world because he does everything.
“He goes forward, he’s good defensively, he’s got every attribute.”
Warnock also drew inspiration from his battle with Cole to feature for the Three Lions and the standard set by Capello's first pick.
“You realise what you’ve got to achieve trying to get to his level,” he added.
“It’s a high level but you’ve always got to aspire to that. He’s one that I always try and look at and try and improve my game.
“I think every left-back in the country will be watching him and seeing why he’s the best. That’s why people get better and improve all the time.”
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