"A stellar career spanning more than two decades, six top-flight clubs, 652 Premier League appearances, 61 England caps, three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and one Champions League triumph has also delivered some unexpected moments. Like the time Milner - known as 'Millie', external by those close to him - was sent off by Moss, his former teacher at Westbrook Lane Primary School in Horsforth, Leeds, while playing for Liverpool against Crystal Palace in 2019."
"Milner is set to go level with Gareth Barry, who played 653 times, at the top of the all-time Premier League appearance list some 8,491 days after making his debut for hometown club Leeds United soon after leaving school in 2002. "I think that will be a special thing for him but he is focused on top of that on the ambitions from the club as well. He wants to be always successful like he was his whole life," said Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler."
James Milner, 40, will equal the Premier League appearance record when Brighton face Crystal Palace, reaching the milestone 24 years after his 2002 debut for Leeds United. His career spans more than two decades with six top-flight clubs, 652 Premier League appearances, 61 England caps, three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and one Champions League triumph. He was sent off by former referee and childhood teacher Jon Moss while playing for Liverpool in 2019. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler praises Milner's winning mentality, leadership in preparation and response during difficult runs, and continued focus on club ambitions. Alan Shearer calls him a model professional and a manager's dream.
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