Cole increases comeback pace

0 Comments | AFP, May, 2006

LONDON (AFP) — England defender Ashley Cole will continue his fightback to full fitness for the World Cup by starting in one of Arsenal's last two Premiership games.

The 25-year-old left-back, who had been out with a stress fracture of his foot, returned to senior action at Sunderland with a 25-minute spell for the Gunners and is set to start against either Manchester City or Wigan.

Manager Arsene Wenger was happy with Cole's contribution as his side eased to a 3-0 win at the Stadium of Light to maintain their interest in the battle for fourth place.

Wenger declared of Cole: "He did well when he came on. He played in midfield and physically looked sharp.

"He certainly will play one of the two games remaining. We play on Thursday night and Sunday...