Poland v England: Ashley Cole's tenure at left-back is under threat, warns manager Roy Hodgson It's been a problem position in many of the countries I've worked, but we are very well off, which is encouraging because, if anything, the importance of their role has increased. Baines has started all four England games so far this season and there are some who think the Everton man should keep his place ahead of Cole, who has again been in the headlines for the wrong reasons recently. Firstly, Cole found himself in trouble for a four-letter outburst on Twitter that led to him accepting an FA misconduct charge. Now there is speculation he is ready to sever ties with Chelsea at the end of the season, having grown increasingly disenchanted over their stance about a contract extension. "It is important to speak about Ashley as a player," Gerrard said. Privately he is quite quiet and reserved, but he comes alive on the pitch. He's been one of the best left-backs this country has every produced. Let's enjoy the last few years of his time with us.