Joe Cole sent to Coventry

Coventry City have agreed a deal to sign Aston Villa’s former Chelsea, Liverpool and England midfielder Joe Cole on a month’s emergency loan.

The 33-year-old, capped 56 times by his country, will join on Monday on a 35-day deal until 22 November.

“I’m sure he’ll have a fantastic impact,” said City boss Tony Mowbray.

“I’ve met with Joe. He has watched us play several times this season. He likes the way we play and has shown a real enthusiasm to come.”

Cole, who will watch fifth-placed City’s League One game at home to Blackpool at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday, is expected to make his debut at Rochdale on Tuesday night.

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