Yahoo Sports reports: Former Liverpool midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from playing, bringing the end to a glittering 24-year Premier League career. The 40-year-old, who joined Liverpool on a free transfer from Manchester City in June 2015, played for six different teams in England's top flight. After making his Premier League debut for Leeds United as a 16-year-old in 2002, he went on to break the record for the most Premier League appearances.
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Former Liverpool midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from playing, bringing the end to a glittering 24-year Premier League career. The 40-year-old, who joined Liverpool on a free transfer from Manchester City in June 2015, played for six different teams in England's top flight. After making his Premier League debut for Leeds United as a 16-year-old in 2002, he went on to break the record for the most Premier League appearances.
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