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By Laurie Bonne<\/h3>\n

29 May 2011 18:25:00<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Chelsea<\/a> defender Ashley Cole<\/a> believes that he is regaining fans\u2019 confidence after they elected him England\u2019s Player of the Year.<\/p>\n

The 30-year-old has replaced Kenny Samson as England\u2019s most capped left-back tallying an 88th appearance in the Three Lions’ match against Wales in March after winning the fans\u2019 award in February.<\/p>\n

Cole\u2019s remarkable international career has been overshadowed somewhat by criticism from supporters about his performances as well as controversy affecting his private life.<\/p>\n

Indeed, the defender admits he was surprised at winning an award not voted for by his peers but by fans.<\/p>\n

He told Sky Sports<\/em>: “It feels amazing. It came as a big surprise,”<\/p>\n

“I never thought I would win it. I just want to carry on getting caps and to play well for my country.<\/p>\n

“It’s hard because every player makes a mistake on the pitch but I don’t think it’s always about that.<\/p>\n

“It’s been more personal, so that has hurt me even more.<\/p>\n

“But every time I put on an England shirt I try my hardest. I want to win. I think in voting me Player of the Year the fans are starting to see that.”<\/p>\n

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