Cole hits out at accusations of diving after penalty

CHELSEA midfielder Joe Cole has denied he is a “diver” after being accused of feigning a foul during the 2-0 victory over Portsmouth on Saturday.

Pompey fans turned on the England star after he earned the Barclays Premiership champions a penalty in the second half at Fratton Park.

Cole was brought down by Dejan Stefanovic and Frank Lampard, who, making a record-breaking 160th consecutive Premiership appearance, scored from the spot to ensure Chelsea moved 10 points clear of their nearest rivals at the top of the league.