Cheryl Cole set for French showdown

Cheryl Cole is to fly to France to meet her estranged husband Ashley Cole.

The 'Fight for This Love' singer has given in to her soccer star spouse's pleas and agreed to jet over to France - where the 29-year-old sportsman is receiving treatment for a broken ankle - to discuss hisalleged affairs and the future of their marriage.

A source said: "Cheryl wants to be tough with Ashley and believes that will be easier on neutral territory."

The 26-year-old pop star dumped Ashley two weeks ago, after it was claimed he had slept with several other women and sentthem X-rated text messages and explicit photographs of himself. Cheryl has now agreed to meet with him for just 15 minutes to hear his explanation.

The source added: "She'll listen - but not for very long."

Since Cheryl left him, Ashley has bombarded her with texts and phone calls in a bid to win her back.

He is now even using lines from her songs in an attempt to win her over.

Apparently, one text said: "We've got to fight for this love."

Despite his emotional pleas, Cheryl is determined to stay strong.

Another source said: "She didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He doesn't stand a chance."

Cheryl is now focusing on her career to help her through this difficult time.

A friend of the singer's said: "She is busier than ever and that's how she wants it. It's hard but she's nothing if not a fighter. She has worked hard to get where she is and will not let anything affect her focus."