Ex footballer MITCHELL COLE has died at the age of just 27. Brother in law of Joe Cole and a graduate of the same West Ham footballing 'academy', Cole earned the distinction of being the first player to score at the new Wembley stadium when he struck the opening goal in Stevenage Borough's 3-2 FA Trophy final win in 2007. Cole had been forced to retire as a professional player in 2011 owing to a deteriorating heart condition PICTURED - During the FA Trophy final in 2007 celebrating his goal, a team mate's goal, in action and with the trophy. Photo by Keith Mayhew

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