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Ashley Cole left out of England's World Cup squad by Roy Hodgson Ashley Cole left out of England's World Cup squad by Roy Hodgson
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Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has been left out of England's World Cup squad.Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has been left out of England's World Cup squad.
Cole has 107 caps for his country but has paid the price for failing to hold down a regular first-team place at Stamford Bridge this year.Cole has 107 caps for his country but has paid the price for failing to hold down a regular first-team place at Stamford Bridge this year.
"I got the call from Roy and agree England team should be about the young players. I think it best I retire from England team now," Cole tweeted on Sunday night."I got the call from Roy and agree England team should be about the young players. I think it best I retire from England team now," Cole tweeted on Sunday night.
"We have a great manager and team and I wish them only success. I will be supporting them like a true fan. Thanks to everyone for everything.""We have a great manager and team and I wish them only success. I will be supporting them like a true fan. Thanks to everyone for everything."
Cole's omission means it is highly likely that Southampton teenager Luke Shaw will make the trip to Brazil as back-up to first-choice left-back Leighton Baines.Cole's omission means it is highly likely that Southampton teenager Luke Shaw will make the trip to Brazil as back-up to first-choice left-back Leighton Baines.
"Baines and Shaw are great players, proved this season, and are the future of this country, it was a pleasure to get 107 caps," Cole tweeted.