Another bad news for England: after Owen’s injury and the problems David Beckham has, it seems that Ashley Cole will not be sure to be fit for the World Cup.

Ashley Cole’s World Cup ambitions have suffered a fresh setback when it emerged he faces another six weeks on the sidelines.

Cole lasted just seven minutes of his comeback for Arsenal reserves against Tottenham last week before twisting an ankle and there are fears he will miss out when Sven Goran Eriksson names his 23-man squad for Germany on May 8.

With Ashley Cole injured, some more hope sprinkled for West Ham’s Paul Konchesky and Everton’s Phill Neville.

Konchesky feared he would not break into the World Cup squad but Cole’s injury has given the former Charlton full back some encouragement.

Neville’s prospects have also improved after his fine performance in front of Eriksson during Everton’s 2-2 against West Ham at the weekend.

Source: dailymail.co.uk