But off the pitch, it has been well documented that those two members of Sir Alex Ferguson's Treble-winning squad were far from friendly towards each other.
To the great credit of both men, they were able to put that to one side for the greater good of the club. They were often paired together in the same attack, with Sheringham's vision and awareness as a no.10 complementing the speed and razor-sharp finishing of Cole as a predatory no.9.
The opportunity to reflect on his relationship with Andy arose when Teddy recorded a recent UTD Podcast episode, during which that incredible night at the Nou Camp was also recalled in riveting detail.