James Milner celebrates Liverpool’s Champions League triumph in 2019. Picture: vplaceholder image
James Milner celebrates Liverpool’s Champions League triumph in 2019. Picture: v | AFP via Getty Images
Liverpool Champions League and Premier League winner James Milner now holds the record for most appearances in Premier League history
Liverpool legend James Milner now holds the outright record for most Premier League appearances with 654 in the competition.
He started for Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon as they beat Brentford in West London, to put him above Gareth Barry after equalling the former Aston Villa man’s record earlier this month.
He started his career with hometown club Leeds United and has gone on to play for Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool and now Brighton in the English top flight.
Milner made 230 of his league appearances for the Reds across eight campaigns at Anfield, having joined the club on a free transfer back in 2015.
He lifted the Premier League trophy with Liverpool during a dominant 2019-20 season under Jurgen Klopp. It was his third time lifting the title, having also done so at City in 2011-12 and 2013-14.
Speaking about his longevity in the game, Milner said: "It's the drive and hunger, you want to be the best every day, whether it's game or training.
"I'm surrounded by a lot of young lads. I want to contribute to their careers, push them and help them get to the highest level as quick as possible. That's what I'm here to do.
"I feel like I can still contribute minutes. I've been a bit frustrated this year, maybe not getting the minutes, but it's a fine balance because of course we have to develop players as well and we want to win.
"Hopefully, I've proved the last few games that I can still contribute on the pitch. I'm delighted to be part of it and the dressing room, it's full of incredible characters and very good players, and a good up-and-coming manager."
James Milner – 654
Gareth Barry – 653
Ryan Giggs – 632
Frank Lampard – 609
David James – 572
Gary Speed – 535
Emile Heskey – 516
Mark Schwarzer – 514
Jamie Carragher – 508
Phil Neville – 505
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