Everton have added another former left-back to their backroom staff as Ashley Cole has joined former clubmate and compatriot Frank Lampard on Merseyside.

He joins fellow left-back Leighton Baines on Lampard’s coaching staff, with the Englishman still looking to add more behind the scenes following his recent appointment.

Cole will join the side as a first-team coach, and brings to a halt his time at Chelsea, where he worked since 2019, having followed Lampard there from Derby County.

What they said:

Speaking on Everton’s official site, Lampard was glowing in his praise of his compatriot and former teammate.

“I’m delighted to add Ashley into my backroom team. Everyone knows about his superb playing career and what he has achieved in the game”, he said’

“He is now a well-respected coach which has been recognised by his work with England Under-21s. He’ll bring a wealth of enthusiasm, game-play experience and is a very good young coach who adds strength to our coaching staff.”

Cole, meanwhile, was quick to return the praise for his new boss, and spoke of his happiness at joining Lampard at Everton.

“I was thrilled when Frank asked me to join him at Everton. This is a brilliant opportunity with a fantastic club and I am coming here to work hard and try to help bring success to Everton’ the former Chelsea man revealed.

“The chance to link up again with Frank was another huge draw. He is an excellent manager and leader. With the rest of the staff here, we have everything in place for what we want to achieve together”, he added.

Both will hope to be able to turn around the slump in form that currently sees Everton just four points clear of the drop zone.

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