Ashley Cole announced as part of Frank Lampard's coaching team at Everton
- Sean Fisher
- 3 February 2022
The Premier League have announced that Frank Lampard will team up with former Chelsea and England teammate Ashley Cole at Everton.
Lampard succeeded Rafa Benitez at Everton earlier this week, and after deciding to retain Duncan Ferguson in his coaching staff, he's now added Ashley Cole to his team.
The duo shared eight years together in London, where they won a Premier League title, four FA Cups and a Champions League trophy together.
Cole played under Lampard during his first managerial stint at Derby County, but the 41-year-old will now join him at Goodison Park.
Everton can confirm the appointment of Ashley Cole as First-Team Coach.#EFC 🔵
— Everton (@Everton) February 3, 2022
Following the announcement, Frank Lampard said "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 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's role as the assistant manager of the England U21's remains unaffected.
He joins the Merseyside club as a first team coach, and was understandably excited at the opportunity.
"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 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."
Lampard and Cole will both be on the sidelines for Everton's FA Cup fixture against Brentford on Saturday.
But their main priority lies in keeping Everton afloat in the Premier League, with the Toffees currently sat 16th.
Their first league fixture comes next Tuesday in a crucial six-pointer against Newcastle United.
