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MANCHESTER, England -- Ashley Cole was left out of the
England World Cup squad on Sunday, prompting the veteran
Chelsea defender to announce his retirement from
international duty. England coach Roy Hodgson said
omitting the 33-year-old Cole was part of his plan to
"look to the future," making it likely Luke Shaw will be
the backup to Leighton Baines at left back in Brazil
despite only making his international debut in March.
Ahead of Mondays public squad announcement, Hodgson rang
the players who were not among the 23 players being taken
to Brazil. "I got the call from Roy and agree England
team should be about the young players," Cole wrote on
his Twitter account. "I think it best I retire from
England team now ... like me or not, trust me its hurt me
to stop playing for my country." After making his England
debt in 2001, Cole went on to win 107 caps, the last
coming in the 1-0 friendly win over Denmark in March.
"Among many difficult decisions Ive had to make for my
squad, not selecting Ashley was one of the hardest,"
Hodgson said. "Hes been an incredible competitor for
England, to amass over a century of caps is a truly
staggering achievement and he deserves enormous credit
for the desire and brilliance which has shone through
over the years he has represented his country. "There are
few players who can be considered among the very best in
the world, but Ashley in his prime was the best left back
without question." Cole, who fell out of contention for
England after losing his starting spot at Chelsea this
season, endorsed Baines of Everton and Southampton
teenager Shaw. "Baines and Shaw are great players, proved
this season, and are the future of this country, it was a
pleasure to get 107 caps," Cole tweeted. Before England
opens the World Cup against Italy on June 14, Hodgsons
side has friendlies against Peru at Wembley Stadium, and
Ecuador and Honduras in Miami. "We have a great manager
and team and I wish them only success," Cole said. "I
will be supporting them like a true fan." Hodgsons
intention to take younger players in Brazil could see
Chelsea teammate Frank Lampard also miss out on the World
Cup despite 103 international appearances. The 20-year-
old Everton midfielder Ross Barkley is being tipped as
another youngster to make the squad as Hodgson blends a
dynamic team to make an impact in Brazil. There was
encouraging news for Hodgson on Sunday over midfielder
Jack Wilshere, who returned to action for Arsenal after
spending two months on the sidelines since fracturing his
left foot in Englands friendly win over Denmark in March.
"He can play now, so it shows you that there is no
problem for him to be available for England," Arsenal
manager Arsene Wenger said after Sundays 2-0 win at
Norwich. Another Arsenal midfielder, Alex Oxlade-
Chamberlain, should also be fit for the World Cup despite
being out for three weeks with a groin injury, according
to Wenger. "He should reintegrate into the squad on
Wednesday in normal training," said Wenger, whose side
plays Hull in the FA Cup final on Saturday. "He will be
available for Roy to pick him. I wouldnt be surprised if
he was picked."
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