"I scored a volley from a long way outside the area for England against Sweden at the 2006 World Cup, Cole recalls to FourFourTwo. I grew up watching England at tournaments and idolising Gazza for his goal against Scotland at Euro 96. Every time I had the shirt and heard the national anthem, I thought, Wow, I'm in the best 11 players in the country.'"
"When I scored that goal against Sweden, I didn't actually realise how far out I was it was a terrible decision to shoot from there really, but I'm glad I made it. The best bad decision I ever made! I had other great periods in my career as well 2008 was one of my best years, when we got to the Champions League final and I won Chelsea's Player of the Year award, he adds."
Joe Cole enjoyed a two-decade professional career across eight clubs, winning three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a League Cup. He earned 56 England caps and scored ten goals, including a memorable long-range volley against Sweden at the 2006 World Cup. He was part of England's so-called Golden Generation that produced memorable moments despite failing to win major international tournaments. Club highlights include back-to-back Premier League titles with Chelsea, reaching the 2008 Champions League final, Chelsea Player of the Year, and notable personal form during West Ham's relegation season. He made over 700 career appearances.
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