Chelsea fullback Ashley Cole admits England's players recognise next year could be their last World Cup.

"We've all grown up," said Cole.

"We've started to realise that this [the World Cup finals] could be our last tournament. I've got good young players coming up in my position, so I know there is pressure. I have to focus and make sure I do well. I think it's the same for a lot of players.

"I think the England team is quite set in the players that play too - we're not chopping and changing all the time. The manager knows his team and the squad he'll take if we get there. He knows the way we'll play and the lads he'll pick.

"It feels settled, and people are starting to come into their own. Wayne Rooney, for instance, is playing very well - and we hope we can all play well up to end of the season and then do something very special with England in South Africa."