Ashley Cole names top five toughest World Cup opponents
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Former England defender Ashley Cole has revealed his top five toughest opponents faced at the World Cup, as told to BBC Sport.
Former England left-back Ashley Cole has named his top five toughest opponents he faced during World Cup tournaments, in an interview with BBC Sport.
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