Ashley Cole backs Arsene Wenger for the England job as Three Lions whizkids need to be nurtured ahead of World Cup

ASHLEY COLE reckons Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could unleash the potential in England's Euro 2016 flops if given the job.

Front runners Sam Allardyce and Steve Bruce have already spoken to the FA as they look for Roy Hodgson's successor following a dismal showing in France.

3

3

3

Hodgson's young Three Lions were mauled by fans after crashing out of the tournament with a 2-1 last-16 defeat to Iceland.

And former Gunners star Cole, 35, believes Wenger's skill at nurturing young talent makes the 66-year-old the man to restore pride in the national team.

The LA Galaxy defender said: "I think now they'll push on now and get their heads up now that they've added a tournament to their CV.

"But going forward I don't know. Do you go for a foreign manager, do you stick with an English manager?

RELATED STORIES

Bruce job talks

Hull boss Steve Bruce interviewed by the FA for vacant England manager's job after Sam Allardyce

Gunner stay

Olivier Giroud's agent insists striker will not leave Arsenal this summer - unless Arsene Wenger demands

Jet Wagged

Mauro Icardi's sexy wife and AGENT flies to London for showdown talks over £43million Arsenal move

Ochs vs OX?

Arsenal scouts want Arsene Wenger to sign young German wing sensation Philipp Ochs

"Again it's debatable but for me I'd like to see someone like Wenger there. He's good with the youngsters, knows how to win and knows his football.

"So if you asked me to choose a manager it would be Arsene Wenger. I think he could develop it on to the next level.

"Like I said, the players they have there is great talent. They just need the experience and just need someone like Wenger that can nurture the young ones.

"He's done it at Arsenal for years now so I'd like to see Arsene Wenger."