England legends Joe Cole and Peter Crouch spotted at snooker Masters with a hilarious new nickname

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Joe Cole and Peter Crouch recently attended the Masters snooker tournament at Alexandra Palace and were given a new nickname by fans. The England icons, who have both had successful careers as footballers and now work as pundits, were compared to a cue and cue ball by snooker fans in a humorous social media post.

The Cue and Cue Ball

A picture of Joe Cole and Peter Crouch at the Masters was shared on social media by the Snooker World Tour, showcasing their noticeable height difference. One fan jokingly commented on the post, giving them the nickname “the cue and the cue ball” as a nod to their respective heights.

Crouch’s Snooker Skills

Peter Crouch was also seen showing off his snooker skills in a separate post, celebrating after potting the black. The two former England teammates made 18 appearances together for the Three Lions and have since transitioned into successful careers as pundits.

Life after Football

Since retiring from football, both Joe Cole and Peter Crouch have built successful careers as pundits. Additionally, Crouch has become a fan-favourite podcast host with That Peter Crouch Podcast and The Therapy Crouch, and has also made appearances on television shows like The Masked Singer.

The Masters Tournament

As for the Masters snooker tournament, Crouch and Cole were in attendance to watch Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump win their opening matches. The tournament’s opening round concludes on Wednesday, with the final scheduled for Sunday. Both celebrities seemed to enjoy their time at the event.