West Ham’s Carlton Cole admits FA charge after Twitter comments

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West Ham‘s Carlton Cole has admitted his FA charge of improper conduct following the comments he made on Twitter during England‘s friendly with Ghana at Wembley last month.

The striker wrote, but subsequently removed: “Immigration has surrounded the Wembley premises! I knew it was a trap! Hahahaha. The only way to get out safely is to wear an England jersey and paint your face w/the St. George’s flag!”

Cole, who has played for England seven times himself, said the comments were simply meant as  a joke, but the FA deem them serious enough to take action that will likely come in the form of a fine.

The former Chelsea man has requested a personal hearing over the matter which will take place in the next two weeks.