After Ashley Cole and Joe Cole moved to clubs in the United States, it was perhaps inevitable that Carlton Cole would join them.

"All we need now is Andy Cole," jokes the former West Ham striker.

All three Coles were in action on Saturday - Ashley for the LA Galaxy, Joe for the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Carlton for the Sacramento Republic, for whom he made his debut as a late substitute.

Cole - Carlton that is - made headlines in both England and the US when he signed for the Sacramento Republic for the remainder of the season in the third tier United Soccer League.

The former England international is looking to get back to form and fitness after a disappointing spell at Celtic that was marred by injury and internal politics.

And the 32-year-old says that not only would he like to stay at Sacramento in the long-term, he is looking to make a life for himself in the US as a youth coach.

"I've always said I would play in the USA and when the opportunity came to play the last few games of the season here, I jumped at the chance," Cole told The Telegraph.

"I'm looking to get fit and make a good impression with the Sacramento Republic.