Ashley Cole was arguably the only one of England's Golden Generation who was genuinely world-class, the very best in his position. Yet he'll also be remembered for one of the most controversial transfers of the Premier League era, completing his move from Arsenal to Chelsea on deadline day 10 years ago after rows about tapping-up and insulting contract offers from the Gunners.
Cole was big news back in 2006. Regarded as the best left back in the world, he was that rarest of success stories, a kid from the Arsenal academy who flourished in the Arsene Wenger era alongside great imports such as Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira.