JT And JC- It Must Be Love!

Last updated : 18 November 2003 By Rich Godden
Cole scored his second international goal and also looked menacing throught the 3-2 defeat to Denmark. And JT reckons that it is Cole's love for the game that stands him out of the crowd- well, that and his silky skills!

Terry said "Joe is one of those players who just wants to play, whether it be in the park on a Sunday morning or for England. He's a nightmare to be honest on the training ground at Chelsea! Every time we go out he's on at the manager saying 'am I playing?' or 'put me in the side'.

"But he is eager to play week in and week out and I'm sure the manager is going to give him his chance. When he comes on, he makes things happen. That's the kind of player he is.

"When he gets his chance for England he also wants to cement his place - and I thought he did well on Sunday. At the top level you need those kind of players like Joe to unlock defences. There are not many players like Joe about any more.

"There are not many with as much talent as Joe coming through. You have to treat them well and look after them because they can unlock teams and make all the difference."

JT mentions Joe trying to cement a place in the England team (which is probably easier than being a Chelsea regular)- but how about JT himself. He is still the only player to have played every minute for England so far this season...