Frank Lampard decision working wonders at Everton as star hails ‘different class’ coach

The decision of Frank Lampard to bring in Ashley Cole as a coach at Everton is working, as one player has called the former left-back ‘different class’.

Cole hung up his boots in August 2019 after a glittering career. He soon began to appear as a pundit on our screens, while also attempting to become a coach at the top level.

The Englishman spent time working in Chelsea’s youth setup before being announced as a first-team coach with Everton last month.

He will help former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard as the Toffees aim to get away from the relegation zone and ultimately back into the top 10.

And Everton defender Jonjoe Kenny thinks the move is working, following his high praise for Cole during a recent interview.

The coach is helping Kenny to transition from a right-back to left-back. This is necessary after Lucas Digne left Goodison Park in January.

“I’ve spent a lot of time with Ashley working on the transition from right to left, changing my body shape and how I defend,” Kenny said (via the Daily Mail).

“He has been different class because he was the best in the world during his time so I’ve got the best to learn off. It’s a great position for me to be in.

“Everyone knows I am an aggressive player and like to be tight on the opposition but going forward I think I have a quality and can create chances.

“I want to score more goals from that position. It will come because we are training on it, practising it.”

The local lad has made 12 appearances so far this campaign and has featured in Everton’s last three Premier League matches. But Kenny is out of contract in June, leading to uncertainty over his future.

“Nothing has been said (about a new deal),” Kenny added. “It might sound a bit clichéd but I’ve just needed to