‘Freak of nature’: how James Milner closed in on Premier League record

Those who have worked with midfielder reflect on his career as he prepares to make a 654th top-flight appearance James Milner was the most dedicated and professional young player I’ve met. He also took the not inconsiderable transition from being at school to playing in the Leeds first team totally in his stride. Nothing fazed him. He was very level-headed. Continue reading...

By Louise Taylor, Ben Fisher, Jamie Jackson, Andy Hunter and Ed Aarons