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Everton CONFIRM addition of Ashley Cole to Frank Lampard's backroom staff as manager hails his former Chelsea team-mate's 'enthusiasm and experience'

Everton have confirmed the appointment of Ashley Cole as a first-team coach among Frank Lampard's backroom staff.

The new boss at Goodison Park was eager to recruit his former Chelsea team-mate, who has linked up with the club after working with England's Under-21s as an assistant.

Cole bolsters Lampard's team, which already includes Paul Clement, Duncan Ferguson, Joe Edwards - all first team coaches - and Head of Performance Chris Jones along with Alan Kelly, the goalkeeping coach.

Frank Lampard welcomed Ashley Cole to Everton where he has been made a first-team coach
The duo were former team-mates at Chelsea as well as England during their playing days

Lampard said: 'I'm delighted to add Ashley into my backroom team.