Everton fullback Leighton Baines admits England's omission of Chelsea star Ashley Cole has boosted his confidence.
England will take Baines and Southampton youngster Luke Shaw to the World Cup as their two left-backs.
He said: "There was always the issue of three of us being considered. The manager could have picked any pairing and nobody would have really questioned it.
"The fact he has chosen me and Luke Shaw is a great vote of confidence because you know what Ashley Cole brings."
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