England archive · Defender · 2001–2014
Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England between 2001 and 2014, seventh on the all-time appearance list. Born in Stepney on 20 December 1980, the defender made his debut against Albania on 28 March 2001 and went on to represent his country for 13 years.
Cole was selected for five major tournaments: the 2002 World Cup (quarter-finals), Euro 2004 (quarter-finals), the 2006 World Cup (quarter-finals), the 2010 World Cup (round of 16) and Euro 2012 (quarter-finals). His final England appearance came on 5 March 2014.
Cole was selected for five major tournaments: the 2002 World Cup (quarter-finals), Euro 2004 (quarter-finals), the 2006 World Cup (quarter-finals), the 2010 World Cup (round of 16) and Euro 2012 (quarter-finals). His final England appearance came on 5 March 2014.
Caps107
Goals0
England legacy
No.7 on England's all-time appearances list
Player file
At a glance
- Born20 December 1980
- BirthplaceStepney
- England debut28 March 2001 v Albania
- Appearances107 No.7 all-time
Major tournaments
2002 FIFA World Cup2004 UEFA European Championship2006 FIFA World Cup2010 FIFA World Cup2012 UEFA European Championship
Every England goal
Ashley Cole's goals
Goals1In our match records
Matches scored in1Of 107 caps
Hat-tricks0Three or more in a match
Opponents1Different nations scored against
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Albania
- First England goal
- v Albania, 28 March 2001 · FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 9
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Mar 2001 |
Albania 1–3 EnglandFIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 9 |
FIFA World Cup · Qualifier · Group 9 | 90+6' |