Pundit Paul Robinson has given his reaction to the news of Everton hiring Ashley Cole to join Frank Lampard's backroom team.

The Lowdown: Cole hired

The Goodison Park faithful confirmed on Thursday that Cole has joined Lampard’s backroom staff, thus leaving his role as assistant manager of England's U21s.

Of course, the appointment will reunite the two men once more, as they both played with each other for Chelsea and England, while Cole also played under Lampard at Derby County.

The Latest: Robinson reacts

Speaking to Football Insider, Robinson, who regularly appears on Sky Sports, has claimed that hiring his former international teammate is a 'great' appointment from the Merseyside club:

“Everything I’ve heard about Ashley’s coaching has been positive.

“I have shared a dressing room with him and let me tell you, he’s a very knowledgeable player.

“He was probably the best left-back this country has ever had. If he can give some of that knowledge to the Everton players then it would be great.

“Ashley has a great reputation in the game. In the short time he’s been coaching, he seems to have found his role.

“It is great to see some of my generation taking on roles at big clubs.”

The Verdict: Clever

It was certainly a clever and shrewd piece of business from the Toffees to bring Cole in to work alongside Lampard.

Not only will they have chemistry from their playing days, but the former will also relish the chance to further show what he can do at a coaching level, having previously worked with Chelsea’s youth team as well as England’s U21s.

Described as a ‘fantastic‘ coach by pundit Jamie O'Hara, who did his UEFA coaching badges with him, Cole is someone who will instantly gain respect from the squad given his own accomplishments, and together with Lampard could form a formidable team.

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