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Wigan boss Bruce: Cole bench role helped us

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce admits he was happy Chelsea rival Avram Grant started yesterday's 1-1 draw with Joe Cole on the bench.

"It helped that their manager made changes," said Bruce. "You saw what Cole did in 20 minutes in the second half.

"He had more impact than the rest of the team in the whole of the first half."

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