burglars strike at ashley cole's pad

Detectives were waiting to talk to the Chelsea defender to find out what was stolen from the flat in Esher, Surrey.

The 29-year-old had been preparing with the England squad for tonight’s Switzerland game when thieves raided the property on Saturday afternoon.

The break-in came just a day after Cole’s “quickie divorce” from X Factor judge Cheryl.

In February burglars fled empty-handed after trying to break into the 4.5m Surrey mansion he shared with his ex-wife.