Shearer: England must pick Ash
Shearer wanted Cole banned over his tweet calling the FA a bunch of t**ts. Cole then retweeted a message branding the ex-England skipper a hypocrite.
Yet last night Shearer said: Hes been our best-ever left-back and it will be a shame if hes only remembered for the things hes done off the pitch rather than for all the things hes done on it.
Im pretty sure that Roy Hodgson will think Ashley is our best option and I think hell play him on Friday because he can offer so much going forward against a team like San Marino.
Boss Hodgson has been toying with the idea of resting Cole ahead of next Tuesdays tougher trip to Poland.
But Shearer, 42, believes controversial Cole, 31, can play a key role in helping England regain control of their World Cup qualifying campaign following last months disappointing home draw with Ukraine.
Shearer added: People say there are no easy games in international football but they dont come any easier than San Marino at home.
We should beat them comfortably whatever team the manager chooses to put out and Ill be looking for at least a 5-0 win.
As a forward these are the games you want to play.
