Record-breaker James Milner happy to be able to ‘still contribute’ for Brighton

Brighton marked James Milner’s record-breaking 654th Premier League appearance with a win (Peter Tarry/PA)

Brighton midfielder James Milner was happy to show he can still contribute during his record-breaking 654th Premier League appearance in a 2-0 win at Brentford.

Milner’s inclusion at Gtech Community Stadium meant he moved past Gareth Barry’s previous record tally in the competition and it proved an occasion to remember for the Seagulls after first-half goals by Diego Gomez and Danny Welbeck.