In years to come, we will look back upon Joe Cole as a new version of Glenn Hoddle.The most naturally gifted English player of his generation and yet hopelessly underused and misused by a succession of international managers.Hoddle was exactly the same.

Manchester rivals ready to slug it out for Chelsea star who will leave Stamford Bridge in the summer

Chelsea are lining up American midfielder Landon Donovan as a replacement for Joe Cole should he leave in the summer.

Manchester United are lining up a sensational free transfer move for Joe Cole this summer with the Chelsea midfielder looking ever more likely to quit Stamford Bridge.

Fabio Capello has big decisions to make before he names his 23 man England World Cup squad.David James should be Englands number one. Yes, he makes mistakes but he has the experience to put them beghind him and also has the big match experience.James,

Wayne Rooney hopes Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole can force his way into England’s World Cup squad.

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Chelsea’s unsettled midfielder Joe Cole who is still yet to agree a new deal at Stamford Bridge.

JOE COLE has been told his Chelsea place is not in jeopardy despite his recent form

AC Milan are keeping tabs on Chelsea’s Joe Cole as talks continue with the club over a new deal. Cole’s contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire in June.

We pick out the best and worst from the midweek action, with Joe Cole back on top form for Chelsea.