Cole steps down from Birmingham position to assume full-time England role

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The English Football Association (FA) made this announcement on Saturday morning.

The FA have announced the appointment of Ashley Cole as England assistant coach.AdvertisementAdvertisement

Chelsea legend Cole has had a dual role for both England and Birmingham, but now is taking on the national team post full-time.

His role will be to support Carsley, who has acted as interim national coach for England since Gareth Southgate quit.