England's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Brazil during a friendly match on June 2, 2013
Ashley Cole, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 'stay in Rio for Nike duties'
England pair Ashley Cole and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reportedly stay behind in Brazil to take part in a Nike event.
Jun 3, 13:37
England's Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring the equaliser in the match against Ireland on May 29, 2013
Chelsea's Frank Lampard eager to earn 100 caps for England
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says that he is working towards earning his 100th cap for England.
May 30, 14:56
Ashley Cole taking a throw
Ashley Cole thanks England fans
Ashley Cole expresses his gratitude to England supporters for the warm reception that they gave him during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.
May 29, 21:23
England's Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring the equaliser in the match against Ireland on May 29, 2013
Republic of Ireland seal draw against England
Frank Lampard cancels out Shane Long's opener as England draw 1-1 with the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.
May 29, 20:50
England's Frank Lampard celebrates his equaliser with team mates in the match against Ireland on May 29, 2013
Live Commentary: England 1-1 Republic of Ireland - as it happened
Read how England and Ireland played out a 1-1 draw at Wembley in their first meeting for 18 years.
May 29, 18:00
England's Daniel Sturridge scores his side's seventh goal in their World Cup qualifier with San Marino on March 22, 2013
Team News: Daniel Sturridge and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain start for England
Daniel Sturridge leads the line for England against the Republic of Ireland.
May 29, 17:35
Ashley Cole taking a throw
Joe Cole: 'Ashley Cole deserves to captain England'
Joe Cole believes that Ashley Cole is worthy of wearing the captain's armband for England's friendly against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley tonight.
May 29, 09:30
Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson clears up captaincy confusion
Roy Hodgson explains his making Frank Lampard the England captain before giving the duty to Ashley Cole.
May 29, 05:28
Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole in 2011
Frank Lampard: 'Ashley Cole deserves England captaincy'
Frank Lampard says that Ashley Cole deserves to lead out England at Wembley on Wednesday.
May 29, 05:14
Robbie Keane celebrates for Republic of Ireland
Team News: Robbie Keane, Shane Long to start for Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni selects Robbie Keane and Shane Long in attack for their friendly clash with England on Wednesday.
May 28, 16:53
Ashley Cole shouting from the bench
Ashley Cole to captain England
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole will captain England in their international friendly with Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
May 28, 16:35
England's Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Frank Lampard to captain England
Frank Lampard will captain England against the Republic of Ireland tomorrow evening at Wembley.
May 28, 15:33
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his team's third goal after converting a penalty against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Frank Lampard praises Chelsea core
Frank Lampard believes that Chelsea's "strong core" is responsible for the club's continued success.
May 25, 13:10
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez shows his frustration during the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City
Sports Mole dissects the post-season clash between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, which featured seven goals and a stoppage-time winner.
May 24, 03:16
Edin Dzeko celebrates after scoring the opener against Norwich on December 29, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the post-season friendly between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, Missouri.
May 24, 00:00
Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Sports Mole readers' Premier League Team of the Season
The votes are in! Here is who the readers of Sports Mole voted to be in their Premier League Team of the Season.
May 22, 13:40
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis during the match against Southampton on December 29, 2012
End-of-season report: Stoke City
Sports Mole casts an eye over what could have been Tony Pulis's last season at the Stoke City helm.
May 21, 13:58
Andy Carroll is congratulated by team mate Matt Jarvis after scoring his second against West Brom on March 30, 2013
Premier League stars celebrate end of season by partying in London
Several Premier League footballers are spotted partying in London to celebrate the end of the season.
May 20, 13:59
Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson wants Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City players released early
England boss Roy Hodgson wants Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City to release their Three Lions players early.
May 18, 19:30
Chelsea's Ramires celebrates his goal against Spurs on May 8, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur - Chelsea bias - as it happened
Read how Sports Mole described the match against Tottenham Hotspur from a Chelsea persective.
May 8, 17:43
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Team News: Wayne Rooney, Fernando Torres start on bench
Wayne Rooney and Fernando Torres both start of the bench for Chelsea's visit to Manchester United this afternoon.
May 5, 14:41
Old Trafford
Preview:Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford.
May 3, 15:18
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
Match Analysis: Chelsea 3-1 Basel (5-2 agg.)
Sports Mole dissects Chelsea's pivotal Europa League tie against Basel at Stamford Bridge.
May 2, 21:32
Chelsea players congratulate Frank Lampard after a penalty against Swansea on April 28, 2013
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-1 Basel (5-2 agg.) - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of Chelsea's passage into the Europa League final at the expense of a spirited Basel.
May 2, 18:00
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates his early goal against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
Team News: Five changes for Chelsea
Chelsea make five changes for tonight's Europa League semi-final second leg against Basel at Stamford Bridge.
May 2, 17:48
Chelsea's Victor Moses celebrates scoring against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Match Analysis: Basel 1-2 Chelsea
Sports Mole dissects a 2-1 win for Chelsea in their Europa League semi-final first leg after a thrilling finale at St Jakob-Park.
Apr 25, 21:33
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Team News: Four changes for Chelsea
Chelsea make four changes for tonight's Europa League semi-final first leg against Basel in Switzerland.
Apr 25, 18:03
Chelsea's Victor Moses celebrates scoring against FC Basel on April 25, 2013
Live Commentary: Basel 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Europa League tie between Basel and Chelsea at St Jakob-Park.
Apr 25, 18:00
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Ashley Cole, Gary Cahill return to Chelsea squad for Basel semi-final
Chelsea duo Ashley Cole and Gary Cahill are expected to feature in tomorrow's Europa League semi-final against Basel after overcoming their respective injuries.
Apr 24, 08:59
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Preview:Basel vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Europa League semi-final between Basel and Chelsea.
Apr 23, 14:20
Chelsea soccer player Ashley Cole watches the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons NBA basketball game at the 02 arena on January 17, 2013
Ashley Cole rekindles romance with reality TV star Anna Kelle?
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole reportedly rekindles his romance with reality TV star Anna Kelle.
Apr 22, 13:56
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres celebrates a goal against Rubin Kazan on April 11, 2013
Team News: Fernando Torres starts against Liverpool
Fernando Torres is named in Chelsea's starting XI for this afternoon's Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield.
Apr 21, 14:31
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Ashley Cole, Gary Cahill to make comebacks against Liverpool?
Chelsea duo Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole are reportedly expected to return to action from their respective injuries against Liverpool on Sunday.
Apr 16, 10:56
Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole in 2011
Team News: Key trio missing for Chelsea
John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole are all missing from Chelsea's starting XI for today's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley.
Apr 14, 14:23
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
David Luiz may play left-back for Chelsea
Rafael Benitez says that he may play David Luiz in the left-back role against Rubin Kazan.
Apr 10, 18:43
Nedum Onuoha, Ryan Bertrand
Ryan Bertrand 'not part of Chelsea travelling squad'
Ryan Bertrand is reportedly missing from Chelsea's Europa League squad with a virus, which paves the way for Nathan Ake at left-back.
Apr 10, 09:11
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Rafael Benitez hits back at Ray Wilkins for comments over Ashley Cole
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez hits back at Ray Wilkins's criticism of the Spaniard over the treatment of Ashley Cole.
Apr 4, 08:07
Ryan Bertrand
Ryan Bertrand: 'Ashley Cole is my role model'
Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand reveals that he has been grateful for the chance to work with fellow full-back Ashley Cole.
Apr 3, 13:39
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez prior to kick-off against Southampton on March 30, 2013
Ray Wilkins blames Rafael Benitez for Ashley Cole's injury
Ray Wilkins believes that Rafael Benitez should take the blame for Ashley Cole's hamstring injury that rules him out for two weeks.
Apr 2, 09:26
Ashley Cole taking a throw
Chelsea's Ashley Cole out for "two weeks"
A hamstring injury will sideline Chelsea defender Ashley Cole for around "two weeks".
Apr 1, 14:10