James Milner returns to Liverpool as youth academy coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

James Milner has taken on a coaching role at Liverpool's youth academy after retiring from professional soccer this summer. The 40-year-old is assisting with various age groups, starting with the Under-11s, while progressing through coaching qualifications, including his UEFA A License. Milner previously worked with Liverpool youth teams during his playing career, which included an influential role before an FA Cup match against Shrewsbury Town in 2020. He is not contracted as a full-time staff member as he builds experience in coaching.
- •Milner retired from playing after the summer of 2026.
- •He is informally assisting with Liverpool's youth teams at the Academy in Kirkby.
- •He has secured his UEFA A License and is pursuing a Pro License.
- •Milner previously engaged with Liverpool's youth during his playing career.
- •Several former Liverpool players are involved in the academy setup.
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — James Milner returns to Liverpool in academy coaching role
"James Milner has been working with Liverpool's youngsters at the Academy in Kirkby as he continues his coaching career, with the former midfielder having retired from playing this summer
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Champions League•Sep 14, 2026, 5:05 PMAtletico Madrid XI vs Real Sociedad – Predicted lineup and team news
Champions League•Sep 14, 2026, 4:00 PM“A top, top player…”: Elliot Anderson lavishes praise on Man United star after derby win
Champions League•Sep 14, 2026, 3:55 PM‘Can’t be happy’ – Iraola makes Liverpool admission following Fulham draw
Champions League•Sep 14, 2026, 1:35 PMIraola insists Liverpool’s woes go beyond midfield: calls for collective intensity and frontline pressure before Spurs clash
Champions League•Sep 14, 2026, 1:20 PMAndoni Iraola confirms major Liverpool injury boost ahead of Tottenham Hotspur clash
Champions League•Sep 14, 2026, 1:05 PMGary Pallister asked to give Michael Carrick marks out of 10 for season start – exclusive interview
