A biography for Ashley Colehasn’t been written yet.
“At the end of the day, I'm human. I'm English - I was born here. Of course I'm a different colour from you, but I'm still human. The main thing is, I'm human - like everyone else. Because I'm a different colour doesn't mean there is a difference.”
“It happens in football: you are loved one day and hated the next.”
“Everyone says it, but if you finish above United, you're going to win the league.”
“I don't really like seeing myself on TV doing interviews.”
“When I used to see things in the newspapers, going onto the pitch was the best way to get away from it.”
“I have been lucky to win trophies. That is my aim.”
“I've been to so many beautiful countries and never got the chance to see them.”
“I don't dance! Only when I'm on holiday.”
“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.”
“I could look back and say I've had a good career.”
“People may say we got engaged too quickly or too young, but sometimes you just know it is right. That's how it is with Cheryl. I don't want anyone else.”
“Of course I've done stupid things in my career, and I do always seem to be in the paper, but I hate seeing myself.”
“When you come out and know you're singing the national anthem, it gives you a buzz and gets you lifted for the game.”
“I can picture it now, where I grew and me playing in the cage where I used to play. To see what I've achieved and where I've been, the countries I've seen, tournaments I've played in, players I've played against, it's incredible.”
“When I was a young kid, I never expected to play for Arsenal or England.”
“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.”
“I'm definitely playing the best football of my time at Chelsea.”
“I do not fear the pressure to win because I spent 14 years in England always fighting for a starting spot, and that's what I want to continue doing.”
“My best memory was probably scoring a penalty against Manchester United.”
“I never think I want to go to another World Cup just to be in the record books again and play in six tournaments or four World Cups. If I am lucky enough to go, I want to go there to fight for my place and win something in an England shirt.”