Cole: Man Utd strike partner Sheringham made me feel small

Andy Cole has revealed how he was made to feel "small" by a perceived snub from Teddy Sheringham that led to the England pair not talking.

The former Manchester United striker played alongside Sheringham at Old Trafford for four years but did not enjoy a relationship with his compatriot following an incident on international duty.

Cole made his England debut from the bench in a 0-0 friendly draw with Uruguay in 1995 and, in replacing then-Tottenham forward Sheringham, felt the lack of acknowledgement from his future United team-mate was disrespectful.

"From my England debut against Uruguay, he was going to be substituted for me to come on to replace him, and he snubbed me on the line," Cole said.

"I just thought to myself, 'I'm making my debut here and Wembley is a packed house.' And I felt so small.

"I don't think his apology would come, because I honestly do believe that he believes he was not in the wrong."

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