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Livramento has 'beautiful future' - but could he make World Cup squad?

Former England left-back Ashley Cole believes Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento has "a beautiful and bright future" and that the defender can get to "whatever level he wants".

Cole, who won 107 caps for England, is assistant coach for the England Under-21s and was speaking after Livramento won player of the match for an impressive display at left-back in England's 3-1 win over the Czech Republic.

England U21s are attempting to defend their European Championship title and Livramento's performance played a big part in getting them off to the perfect start.

Cole is familiar with the 22-year-old, having worked with him when he was at Stamford Bridge as a first-team coach.