England's Twitter account has come under criticism from supporters after promoting Ashley Cole as a candidate for England's Player of the Year, despite playing just one game. The full-back started in a 1-0 friendly win against Denmark back in March at Wembley but retired from international duty after missing out on Roy Hodgson's squad to travel to Brazil for the World Cup. However England's official Twitter account posted Cole as a potential candidate to pick up the gong, which is voted for by fans, based on picking up his 107th and final cap during 2014. Ashley Cole plays in his 107th and final England game against Denmark at Wembley back in March . England's Twitter account has astonished its followers by promoting Cole as a Player of the Year candidate despite playing just one game in 2014 . Frank Lampard (2): 2004, 2005 . Steven Gerrard (2): 2007, 2012 . Wayne Rooney (2): 2008, 2009 . David Beckham: 2003 . Owen Hargreaves: 2006 . Ashley Cole: 2010 . Scott Parker: 2011 . Reaction to the post ranged from sarcasm to astonishment as one user posted: 'To suggest he should win it is a slap in the face...how can you win POY when you play once!'' Despite ending the year with six straight wins, 2014 will go down as a dismal year for the Three Lions having crashed out of the World Cup in disastrous circumstances after finishing bottom of their group without a victory in Brazil. Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart are among the front runners to win the senior award. Cole featured for 45 minutes in the 1-0 win vs Denmark at Wembley, being replaced at half-time by Luke Shaw . Cole (3) lines up with the rest of the England squad before his final game for the Three Lions . Cole's nomination comes following a dismal failure by England at the World Cup, with the current Roma star left behind for the trip to Brazil which prompted his international retirement . Barring 2013, the online poll has been running since 2003 and was first won by David Beckham. Rooney is hoping to win the award for a record third time following success in 2008 and 2009. The FA also have an additional two categories to vote in, with Jack Butland and Steph Houghton among the respective contenders for Under 21 Player of the Year and Women's Player of the Year. Click here to find out how you can vote in all three categories.
Ashley Cole is listed as a nominee for England's Player of the Year .
Fans can vote on the FA website to register their choice .
Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart were among initial five-name shortlist .
England's Twitter account posted Cole as a possible candidate .
Roma and former Chelsea full-back retired before 2014 World Cup .
Cole played just 45 minutes against Denmark in a March friendly .
England's Twitter account has come under criticism from supporters after promoting Ashley Cole as a candidate for England's Player of the Year, despite playing just one game. The full-back started in a 1-0 friendly win against Denmark back in March at Wembley but retired from international duty after missing out on Roy Hodgson's squad to travel to Brazil for the World Cup. However England's official Twitter account posted Cole as a potential candidate to pick up the gong, which is voted for by fans, based on picking up his 107th and final cap during 2014. Ashley Cole plays in his 107th and final England game against Denmark at Wembley back in March . England's Twitter account has astonished its followers by promoting Cole as a Player of the Year candidate despite playing just one game in 2014 . Frank Lampard (2): 2004, 2005 . Steven Gerrard (2): 2007, 2012 . Wayne Rooney (2): 2008, 2009 . David Beckham: 2003 . Owen Hargreaves: 2006 . Ashley Cole: 2010 . Scott Parker: 2011 . Reaction to the post ranged from sarcasm to astonishment as one user posted: 'To suggest he should win it is a slap in the face...how can you win POY when you play once!'' Despite ending the year with six straight wins, 2014 will go down as a dismal year for the Three Lions having crashed out of the World Cup in disastrous circumstances after finishing bottom of their group without a victory in Brazil. Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart are among the front runners to win the senior award. Cole featured for 45 minutes in the 1-0 win vs Denmark at Wembley, being replaced at half-time by Luke Shaw . Cole (3) lines up with the rest of the England squad before his final game for the Three Lions . Cole's nomination comes following a dismal failure by England at the World Cup, with the current Roma star left behind for the trip to Brazil which prompted his international retirement . Barring 2013, the online poll has been running since 2003 and was first won by David Beckham. Rooney is hoping to win the award for a record third time following success in 2008 and 2009. The FA also have an additional two categories to vote in, with Jack Butland and Steph Houghton among the respective contenders for Under 21 Player of the Year and Women's Player of the Year. Click here to find out how you can vote in all three categories.
candidate for England's Player of the Year, started in a 1-0 friendly win against Denmark posted Cole as a potential candidate to pick up England's Twitter account has astonished its out of the World Cup in disastrous circumstances victory in Brazil. Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart are Cole featured for 45 minutes in the 1-0 win vs you can vote in all three categories.