Former England striker Andrew Cole has had a kidney transplant, it was announced Friday. The news was made public by Manchester United, one of his former clubs where the 45-year-old Cole is now an ambassador. “Manchester United ambassador Andrew Cole has undergone a kidney transplant operation at Manchester Royal Infirmary as part of his treatment for a condition called Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis,” said a United statement.”During his recuperation, Andrew will be taking a break from his role as Manchester United Ambassador.