Milner becomes Premiership's youngest scorer

James Milner today eclipsed Wayne Rooney as the youngest player ever to score in the Premiership when he notched for Leeds against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Milner becomes Premiership's youngest scorer

James Milner today eclipsed Wayne Rooney as the youngest player ever to score in the Premiership when he notched for Leeds against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

The 16-year-old midfielder, on as a 35th-minute substitute for Alan Smith, scored United’s equaliser after 50 minutes.

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