Two former England defenders join national team's coaching staff

The press office of the England national football team has announced the appointment of Ashley Cole and Joleon Lescott as assistants to the interim head coach, Lee Carsley.

Both new assistants have previously played for the national team. Cole represented England during his time at Arsenal and Chelsea, while Lescott played for Everton and Manchester City.

Ashley Cole and Joleon Lescott previously served as assistants to Carsley in the England Under-21 team.