Joe Cole

Portsmouth boss, Harry Redknapp, was quite happy to see the back of his former West Ham player, Joe Cole and winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.

That's bad news for Arjen Robben and Joe Cole and I'm struggling to see how they will earn a regular place in the team.

Lampard is at the front of the diamond, Essien at the back while Joe Cole, on his first return to the Boleyn Ground, is on the bench.

Joe Cole too can be reasonably satisfied with his efforts, while there was no sign David Beckham's trans-Atlantic trip had taken any toll.

After something of a stop-start season Joe Cole has been selected for the England squad.

Babel said: "The goal was a big confidence boost for myself. It was a good set up by Joe Cole and I was fortunate that I could take it. "

Lampard is delighted to see his former West Ham and current Chelsea team-mate Joe Cole earn a place in the final squad of 23.

Jimmy actually lived very close to Joe Cole and even used to play football with him as a kid.

Joe Cole is ready to hand Chelsea and England a boost by making a return to action next month.

Joe Cole was out on the fields of Cobham yesterday running hard, putting real weight bearing pressure on his mending foot.

Mourinho also said England midfielder Joe Cole has had an operation on his broken foot which will keep him out of action for two months.

Glen Johnson could be in line for a first-team return against Napoli on Thursday - though Dirk Kuyt, Daniel Agger and Joe Cole are all out.

Joe Cole is determined to make up for lost time with England after injury put the Chelsea midfielder's international career on ice .

Out of contract England midfielder Joe Cole has signed a four-year contract at Liverpool and will undergo a medical in the next 48 hours.

Joe Cole this week declared his wish to end a four- month absence due to a foot injury by playing some part against Valencia .

Famed for his trickery and outstanding vision, Joe Cole has long been touted as the great hope of English football.

New captain John Terry is of course in the party, as are Frank Lampard and Wayne Bridge. Joe Cole's current injury prevents his selection.

An impromptu football match broke out between the players' kids in front of the Shed, Joe Cole roundly booed when he joined in.

More important to Shaun right now was the computer football that John Terry, Wayne Bridge, Glen Johnson and Joe Cole had planned for him.

Dalglish was also quizzed about Joe Cole's knee injury and his form since making the move to Anfield from Chelsea in the summer.

Joe Cole has explained why the hairs still stand on the back of his neck every time he arrives at Melwood.

Obviously Joe Cole, who wasn't involved, could be training today as well.

Two names that have sprung to many fans' and critics' minds are talented Bordeaux starlet Yoann Gourcuff and Chelsea playmaker Joe Cole.

Joe Cole admits he was delighted to get his first Liverpool goal after a frustrating start to his Anfield career.

Abused Joe Cole is taken down by a Blackburn player for the third time as he breaks into their half.

England coach Steve McClaren has insisted Joe Cole remains an integral part of his plans for the future.

With Arjen Robben playing wider for the replaced Joe Cole, Chelsea had a pressure point.

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole is desperate not to suffer more semi-final heartache against Liverpool.

I don't understand the reason he put me in a group including Robert Huth, Joe Cole and Tiago.

Joe Cole is one of the top players in the game.

Indeed, when Terry pulled out of the team at Goodison Park, from which Carlo Cudicini and Joe Cole were also missing, Chelsea won 3-2.

Joe Cole Can leave Chelsea on a free transfer next month, with Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal interested.

Essien was playing his first football for a month. Joe Cole played the whole of the second-half.

Playing hardball with them would show Liverpool are back to the top, while cover will be needed if Joe Cole leaves.

Wright-Phillips replaced Joe Cole giving a midfield of Wright-Phillips, Gudjohnsen, Maniche, Lampard and Robben.

The Portuguese manager brought on Joe Cole for Lassana Diarra, moving Michael Essien to right back and Cole into an attacking wing role.

The man who gave Joe Cole his first taste of international football believes he has the type of 'maverick' talent to be a Kop idol.

Chelsea stars Joe Cole and Arjen Robben have welcomed the impending arrival of Shaun Wright-Phillips from Manchester City.

Joe Cole today looked ahead to Sunday's trip to Old Trafford and declared: 'I love playing against Manchester United. '

At Portsmouth, we counter attacked having Malouda, SWP, Joe Cole and Anelka making quick runs resulting in the goal.

The coach was also pleased with the performance of Joe Cole in the hole behind Wayne Rooney in the second half.

Mon March 26th Joe Cole goes for a scan on his foot. The stress fracture has healed.

Club doctor Bryan English was pleased to report good news today on Michael Ballack , Joe Cole and Ashley Cole .

Ask Joe Cole who he regards as England's best player and his answer may well surprise you.

Joe Cole has suffered a knee-ligament injury that could disrupt Chelsea's entire season.

Chelsea Football Club is delighted to confirm that Joe Cole has signed a new four year contract.

With Damien Duff having moved on and Joe Cole injured he may get an early season opportunity.

Joe Cole scored his fourth international goal to give England a 1-0 victory over Wales at the Millennium Stadium this afternoon, Saturday.

Joe Cole, against Steaua last month, scored Liverpool's quickest ever European goal - timed at 27 seconds.

Joe Cole was absent with a bruised foot.

Joe Cole is pictured speaking to the manager during an optical test.

Liverpool want a decision from Joe Cole this week about moving to Anfield.

Hot on the heels of Joe Cole's arrival, Steven Gerrard has told Liverpool fans he is staying at Anfield.

Joe Cole believes a top-four finish is still well within Liverpool's grasp in 2010-11.

We have made some good additions, like Joe (Cole) and Milan (Jovanovic) and we can be very confident about the future.

Form's temporary and class is permanent: that's where we stand with Joe Cole.

I thought Joe Cole and Frank Lampard were very good driving them forward and Didier Drogba worked hard for them up front.

Joe Cole and Wayne Bridge are coming back to fitness.

Chelsea assistant manager Steve Clarke praised the return of Joe Cole following their 2-0 Carling Cup win at Blackburn Rovers.

Joe Cole believes victory in the Carling Cup final could set Chelsea on their way to more trophies this season.

Frank Lampard played 64 minutes, going off at 2-0. Joe Cole played the whole game. Glen Johnson played just the second-half and was booked.

Chelsea in the home game against Aston Villa, with blue Joe - Cole and Anelka's goal, 2 to 0 victory over visiting Port Vila .

I'd have thought if we get Joe Cole fit and available, he'll be a good asset for us.

Joe Cole is a target for new Fulham manager Martin Jol.

Joe Cole is a top international player and he has got a big contribution to make to the future.

Joe Cole has five months to prove his worth to Chelsea.

We have players like Babel, Aurelio, Poulsen, Joe Cole and Milan Jovanovic who need games and they will come into my thoughts.

We all love Joe Cole. The media loves Joe Cole.

Joe Cole played 45 minutes that night. What was he like with the young lads in the dressing room?

Joe Cole is out, John Mikel is almost good but still out and Ricardo is a possibility to play.

Chelsea substitution Joe Cole to give Drogba a well-earned rest. It becomes 4-3-3.

The Serbia star also revealed he can't wait to play alongside his hero Steven Gerrard and new recruit Joe Cole in Hodgson's new-look team.

When we see Robben and Joe Cole on the bench, people are disappointed. Do you understand that?

Joe Cole (hamstring) and Glen Johnson (adductor) haven't recovered to play any part in the game.

Harry Redknapp hopes to sign Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy after pulling out of the race to land Joe Cole. (Mirror)

Liverpool hope Joe Cole's arrival will convince Steven Gerrard to stay