The ex-Reds marksman has been impressed, like most observers, by the excitement levels on show during the tournament and believes, with fans now back in stadiums, there is every reason to be optimistic the entertainment will continue when the 2021/22 campaign kicks off.
After an unrelenting schedule in light of COVID-19, Cole feels the blueprint has been set by a number of nations playing with verve, flair and energy.
"I don't know what to expect from United next season," he told us. "Naturally, progression is the way forward but can they compete to win the league against Manchester City, obviously?