England defender Ashley Cole insists that the broken ankle he suffered in a clash with Everton loanee Landon Donovan has completely healed and he is ready for the World Cup.
The Chelsea left-back was kept out for two months and believes that the time off and the extensive rehabilitation he went through have helped him to return stronger than he was before his injury.
Cole returned and was a key contributor for the Premier League and FA Cup winning Chelsea side.
With England’s World Cup opener against Donovan’s USA team eight days away, Cole is healthy and ready to help lead the Three Lions go far in South Africa.
“I do feel fitter than before, actually,” Cole told Daily Mail.
“I feel sharper than before I got injured and am happy with the rehab.
“The physios were brilliant with me and I have come back very strong.
“At the time I was devastated because I felt I was playing well, I scored a few goals and I wanted to help the team.”
After the accidental clash with Donovan, Cole was worried that he might miss the World Cup but the Blues defender credits his rehab program with his fast recovery.
“I was getting up at seven in the morning and finishing at six at night. I had an hour’s break for lunch and that was it. Basically all day I was getting my rehab in the gym and it was the same when I came back to the training ground.
“I felt I was letting down the team not being there but in the end it turned out well.
“I was supposed to be out for three months and I made it back in two months so I was happy.”
The Chelsea left-back was kept out for two months and believes that the time off and the extensive rehabilitation he went through have helped him to return stronger than he was before his injury.
Cole returned and was a key contributor for the Premier League and FA Cup winning Chelsea side.
With England’s World Cup opener against Donovan’s USA team eight days away, Cole is healthy and ready to help lead the Three Lions go far in South Africa.
“I do feel fitter than before, actually,” Cole told Daily Mail.
“I feel sharper than before I got injured and am happy with the rehab.
“The physios were brilliant with me and I have come back very strong.
“At the time I was devastated because I felt I was playing well, I scored a few goals and I wanted to help the team.”
After the accidental clash with Donovan, Cole was worried that he might miss the World Cup but the Blues defender credits his rehab program with his fast recovery.
“I was getting up at seven in the morning and finishing at six at night. I had an hour’s break for lunch and that was it. Basically all day I was getting my rehab in the gym and it was the same when I came back to the training ground.
“I felt I was letting down the team not being there but in the end it turned out well.
“I was supposed to be out for three months and I made it back in two months so I was happy.”
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