JOE Cole woke up yesterday to find he was unwanted for the first time in his career - a good next few weeks and Chelsea may be the ones to look back with regret.

The England midfielder found out he had no future at the Premier League champions as he prepared for England's World Cup campaign in South Africa. Don't worry Joe, your country still loves you.

The tricky midfielder is exactly the type of player England will need this summer if they are to pull off the improbable - winning the tournament - and hopefully Mr Capello has realised this.

With the exception of Wayne Rooney, Cole is the only player in the squad who can beat a man with a trick and create some space for his team mates.

The likes of Argentina, Brazil and Spain are full of such quality and England can't be left behind.