Former Arsenal and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole announced his retirement and reveals his plans to go on a coaching career.

The 38 years old has won 13 major trophies, including three Premier League titles, and, with 107 caps, is one of just nine men to have made more than 100 appearances for England.

His contract with the Derby county ended at the end of last season.

"After hard thinking it was time to hang up my boots and look forward to my next chapter," Cole told Sky Sports.

Ashley Cole was part of the Arsenal "Invincibles" side that won the Premier League without losing a game in 2003/04.

He left the Gunners for a move to Chelsea in an acrimonious circumstances after Arsenal failed to match his wage demands in 2006.

Ashley Cole further won another Premier League title, the Champions League and the Europa League in an eight-year career at Chelsea.

https://www.prosoccer24.com/2019/08/ashley-cole-announces-his-retirement.html

How time flies... I could remember when this man was the best left back in EPL..