England manager Roy Hodgson has admitted that Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole has a real fight on his hands to make his World Cup 2014 squad.
Hodgson, who is preparing to pick his side for two international friendlies before the big competition, has admitted that Southampton’s Luke Shaw could make his Summer team if he keeps on impressing, and due to Cole not getting regular game-time at his club, it could see him lose his place in the squad alltogether.
Everton’s Leighton Baines will also be vying for the left-back spot and another outside may be Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs, who has had a very impressive season for The Gunners.
“For years people have been understudy to Ashley. Now it’s Ashley’s turn to sit back,” said Hodgson.