Cole reaffirms Chelsea commitment

Mourinho hits back at Cole claims

Chelsea and England midfielder Joe Cole has insisted he sees his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

The 23-year-old has been in and out of Chelsea's first team this season and had been linked with a move away from the club in search of regular games.

But Cole said he was determined to establish himself at Chelsea.

"Leaving is not something that crosses my mind - every day in training is an chance to make an impression on the boss," Cole told the Evening Standard.

"I've enjoyed everything I've done at Chelsea. I've had some great moments and some frustrating ones but I love being around the place."

The objective has always been to become an important member of the team like Frank Lampard and John Terry Chelsea's Joe Cole

"I'm still learning and feel I can go on another few levels as a player."

Cole, who is also looking to cement his place in Sven-Goran Eriksson's plans if England reach the World Cup, made his third start of the season and scored in Chelsea's 4-1 defeat of Liverpool on Sunday.

"When I came in on Sunday, I was thinking I had to do well for the team," he added.

"I was not thinking I had to get on the scoresheet or anything like that. That is a mistake I've probably made in the past.

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"But I have 100% belief in myself. The objective has always been to become an important member of the team like Frank Lampard and John Terry. That is what I strive for every day."