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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterAshley Cole secured his first win as a manager at the weekend, after taking charge of Serie B side Cesena.The 45-year-old had previously spent several years coaching with Derby, Everton, Birmingham and the FA since his retirement in 2019 helping Englands under 21s win two consecutive Euros, also having a stint with the senior side during Lee Carsleys spell as interim boss.Last week he agreed to take the helm at Cesena until the end of the season while he lost his opening match in charge 3-0 at Mantova, with some suggesting hed changed formation without giving the players enough time to work on the new system, they responded with a 3-1 win over promotion-chasing Catanzaro on Saturday.Article continues below You may like Im ready to lead a group as a manager now Ive had six or seven years to find my voice as a coach, and I have belief in myself New Cesena boss Ashley Cole has exclusively told FourFourTwo why its the right time for him to become a gaffer Joe Cole and Ashley Cole on Chelsea's FA Cup chances 'I was in London having lunch, and decided to ring The FA, I asked "Is Sven Goran-Eriksson there? Can I come and see him?"' Joe Cole on the random afternoon when he confronted the England manager in his office and asked for more international game time Joe Cole backs former team-mate for successGet VIP England tickets HERE with Seat UniqueEngland games are a rite of passage for any match-going fan and unsurprisingly, hospitality tickets for the national side are amongst the very best in the country with pre-match lounge access, premium padded seats, quality dining and complimentary drinks. Matchday programmes and souvenirs are included, while the views are outstanding. You won't want to miss this.View DealPrior to his appointment, FourFourTwo had recently visited Ashley Cole and his former Chelsea and England team-mate Joe Cole at the recording of their podcast Could It Be Magic?Ashley had revealed on that occasion that he was ready to become a manager, should the right opportunity come along, and Joe explained why he was sure hed be a great appointment for someone.For a player of his quality and how diligent hes been in his preparation, every club outside of probably the top 10 in the Premier League should have been banging on the door to get him in, in my opinion, Joe Cole told FourFourTwo.Thats not just my opinion, thats from talking to the England players who worked with him, the under 21 players, and seeing him work.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Ashley admitted hed previously had conversations with clubs that hadnt led to an appointment, and Joe said he was surprised that he hadnt already been offered a managers job saying that the former full-back should have had the pick of clubs, rather than needing to convince them to give him a job.I wont big him up too much, but honestly, I think its incredible, take away the fact hes my mate, how people in football have been getting jobs, yet Ash has done everything right, Joe said. He should have been interviewing the clubs!Could It Be Magic? with Joe Cole and Ashley Cole is brought to you by Carling, the official sponsor of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Womens FA Cup. You can watch the show on YouTube and Spotify or listen to it wherever you get your podcasts.TOPICSAshley ColeJoe ColeCesenaChelseaEnglandSerie BChris FlanaganSocial Links NavigationSenior Staff WriterChris joined FourFourTwo in 2015 and has reported from more than 20 countries, in places as varied as Ivory Coast and the Arctic Circle. He's interviewed Pele, Zlatan and Santa Claus (it's a long story), as well as covering the World Cup, AFCON and the Clasico. He previously spent 10 years as a newspaper journalist, and completed the 92 in 2017.
