James Milner: Jurgen Klopp told me to have a break when I retire – but then I’m running marathons

INTERVIEW: Milner, 40, ticked off one more career achievement when he broke Gareth Barry’s barrier for most Premier League appearances in history – but with retirement now on the mind, he tells Will Castle about what could come next

27 Feb, 17:00 — 27 Feb, 17:00

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James Milner, a highly respected and long-serving Premier League footballer, recently broke the record for most appearances in the league, a testament to his remarkable longevity and dedication. As he approaches retirement at age 40, this story offers insight into his future plans and the advice he received from his former manager, Jurgen Klopp, highlighting the transition many elite athletes face after their professional careers.

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James MilnerRecord-breaking Premier League footballer Jurgen KloppFormer football manager Gareth BarryPrevious record holder for Premier League appearances Will CastleInterviewer

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First report: Yahoo · 27 Feb, 17:00|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

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