Cole relishing chance to silence Arsenal fans

ASHLEY COLE believes the derision meted out to England’s players over the weekend will be child’s play compared to the venom he is certain to face at Arsenal next month.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2007 - 00:00

Ian Parkes

“Compared to what happened to the England guys, I am sure I will get much worse when I go back to Arsenal (on December 16),” Cole said.

“But I am used to it, and I am looking forward to the game. I want to go there and play them because I did not get to play there earlier this year.

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