James Milner announces retirement after 24-year Premier League career

Brighton midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from playing, bringing the end to a glittering 24-year Premier League career. After making his Premier League debut for Leeds United as a 16-year-old in 2002, he went on to break the record for the most Premier League appearances. Milner, who could play on the wing, in midfield and at full-back, won three Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Super Cup, two FA Cups, two Carabao Cups, two Community Shields and the Club World Cup throughout his career.

Former Aston Villa midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from playing, bringing the end to a glittering 24-year Premier League career. The 40-year-old, who had a loan spell at Villa Park in 2005-06 before signing a permanent deal in 2008, played for six different teams in England's top flight. After making his Premier League debut for Leeds United as a 16-year-old in 2002, he went on to break the record for the most Premier League appearances.

Premier League icon James Milner announced his retirement from soccer on Monday, bringing an end to a record-breaking career that saw him make 658 appearances in England's top division and win a full set of trophies at club level. “I could never have dreamed of the journey l’ve been on,” he said on social media.

After a record-breaking career which spanned 24 seasons, James Milner has announced his retirement from professional football.The former Liverpool midfielder made his senior debut for Leeds away to We...

Last of his 24 Premier League seasons was at Brighton ‘I could never have dreamed of the journey,’ he says The former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement. The 40-year-old, who has spent the last three years at Brighton, began his career at his boyhood club Leeds and has played 24 seasons in the Premier League. Milner broke the record for the most Premier League appearances while playing for Brighton against Brentford in February, and ends his career with a total of 658. Continue reading...

James Milner has broken the Premier League appearance record, 24 years after making his debut as a 16-year-old.

James Milner has broken the Premier League appearance record, 24 years after making his debut as a 16-year-old.

Milner broke the record for the most Premier League appearances in February, and ends his career with a total of 658

Former Leeds United midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on one of the most distinguished and enduring careers in English football...

James Milner announced this morning his retirement from football after a 24-year professional career that has seen him make the most Premier League appearances of any player.The 40-year-old midfielder...

The Premier League's record appearance maker James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40.The versatile midfielder came through the academy at Leeds United before going on ...

Former England international James Milner announces his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career.

Former England international James Milner announces his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career.

James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40.