Liverpool’s James Milner hopes European Super League proposal does not go ahead

Milner is the first player who would be in line to play in the competition to speak out against it

James Milner spoke out against his club’s new venture (Clive Brunskill/PA)

Liverpool midfielder James Milner is against the formation of a European Super League and insists the players have no control over the decision which could change the face of football.

Six Premier League sides – Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham – are part of an initial group of 12 clubs seeking to establish a new 20-team continental competition “as soon as practicable”.