James Milner has revealed the full extent of the ankle injury that sidelined the Brighton star for six months. The 40-year-old was expected to only be absent for a few weeks having limped off in a game against Arsenal in 2024. However, a complication with a routine knee operation left Milner unable to lift his foot or toes for six months.

James Milner has reached the pinnacle of Premier League longevity, but the Brighton veteran has revealed that he nearly walked away from the game just months before making history. The 40-year-old veteran officially became the division's all-time record appearance maker on Saturday, surpassing Gareth Barry's previous benchmark by starting in his 654th Premier League game during the Seagulls' clinical 2-0 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Wrexham have been urged to consider making a move for two Liverpool legends in a bid to boost their hopes of promotion to the Premier League. Club owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have made no secret of the fact that their dream is to see the Welsh club in the English top flight and former Liverpool ace Gary McAllister thinks two players in particular could be tempted to join their project.

James Milner has paid an emotional tribute to the late Diogo Jota, saying it was a "special moment" to make his return to Liverpool while wearing his former team-mate’s number 20. The Reds legend received a warm ovation from the Anfield crowd as he came off the bench for current side Brighton in Saturday’s Premier League fixture between the two teams.