Hodgson: I Believe In Cole

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is adamant Joe Cole will come good. The former Chelsea star snubbed offers from the likes of Tottenham and Manchester United to join Liverpool as a free agent after the World Cup, but he has struggled to impress. But Hodgson said: "Joe Cole is a magnificent professional and another one who would have wished for a better start to his Liverpool career. "Joe really wanted to come here. He thought hard and long before choosing Liverpool - he had other options and could have taken an easier option and stayed in London. "But he moved to the north west to a top club - a difficult club to impress at - because he really wanted to do it, and I think he will. Maybe he will just need that little bit of time. "I certainly haven't lost faith in him and I can only hope the fans have not lost faith in him and will give him plenty more chances."