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Record-holder Milner retires after 24-year career

BBC News · Jun 1, 2026, 8:14 AM

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  • Sport journalist Published18 minutes ago Former England international James Milner has announced his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career.
  • The versatile 40-year-old was out of contract after spending the past three seasons with Brighton.
  • Milner played for six teams in England's top flight and broke the record for most Premier League appearances in February.

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Sport journalist Published18 minutes ago Former England international James Milner has announced his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career.

The versatile 40-year-old was out of contract after spending the past three seasons with Brighton.

Milner played for six teams in England's top flight and broke the record for most Premier League appearances in February.

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