Ashley Cole won't get more game time from Jose Mourinho, because of the World Cup is coming

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Ashley Cole won't be given more game time from Jose Mourinho simply because of the World Cup is coming.

For the last decade the 33-year-old has often been described as the best left-back in the world. But he doesn't play much at Chelsea at the moment.

Cesar Azpilicueta Credit: Press Association

Cole has fallen behind Cesar Azpilicueta in the pecking order and hasn't started a Premier League game since 11 January.

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta and Manchester City's Edin Dzeko (right) Credit: Press Association

When asked if he will be given games, Chelsea manager Mourinho said:

Hull City's Jake Livermore (right) and Ashley Cole Credit: Press Association

Cole is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer.