When you come out and know you're singing the national anthem, it gives you a buzz and gets you lifted for the game. Ashley Cole More Quotes by Ashley Cole More Quotes From Ashley Cole I don't think players care too much about stats and statistics. Ashley Cole care player thinking I'd Love to be captain of Arsenal for even just one day. Ashley Cole captains england one-day When I heard Jonathan [Cole's agent] repeat the figure of £55k-a-week, I nearly swerved off the road. 'He is taking the p**s, Jonathan!' I yelled down the phone. I was so incensed. I was trembling with anger. I couldn't believe what I'd heard. Ashley Cole agents phones believe I came to AS Roma to play in the Champions League Ashley Cole champions-league league play Referees and linesmen are killing teams. Ashley Cole england team killing My worst fears were confirmed as Thierry and I sat in the centre circle after the final whistle. His name was sung from the rooftops, while my contribution was recognised by a deafening silence. It was like I was the invisible man Ashley Cole circles names men I wake up every morning new, free as a bird. Ashley Cole new wake-up morning bird A lot of people judge others too quickly without actually knowing the full facts or the actual real person. Ashley Cole person judge facts people Judge me on how I play football, or judge me on when you meet me. Ashley Cole judge me you football When you're growing up and thinking about being a footballer, you want to make as many caps and play as many games as you can. Ashley Cole you growing-up want thinking I'd like to be a scout, go watch the games, and try and find a diamond in the rough. Ashley Cole scout find try go It is kinda strange when people know exactly where I've been because they saw it in the newspaper. But this is the culture we live in now, where people are interested in what you're doing on holiday, so we have to just basically accept it. Ashley Cole you holiday culture people Of course I'm a winner. I always want to win. Ashley Cole win always winner want People talk about what I did in my private life more than if I'm good at football. 'Oh yeah, he was good, but I don't like him because of this.' But you don't know me! Know me as a footballer. Ashley Cole good me football life When I first came to Chelsea, I couldn't kick the ball, and it was pointless, me playing, really. But I tried to play through the pain for the manager who bought me. Ashley Cole manager me pain play All I can do is try to show people that I can play well and try to change their opinion. Ashley Cole opinion i-can change people I want to continue to win things, hopefully something with England, and if I can score the winning goal at the World Cup, then maybe they will like me again. Ashley Cole win me winning world I'm not a diva, I'm not an egotistical guy that comes and thinks he's bigger than anyone. Ashley Cole diva he bigger guy I've not just played for England. I've done it for all the black players out there - to prove that they can do it. Ashley Cole just prove black done I've played 100 caps for England, for my country. Being the first black player, I think, is amazing. Ashley Cole amazing think black country
