'It feels like the right time': James Milner retires from football aged 40

Milner broke the record for the most Premier League appearances while playing for Brighton against Brentford in February, and ends his career with a total of 658

Former Liverpool, Manchester City and England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football. Pic: Paul Ellis/PA Wire.

Former Liverpool, Manchester City and England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football.

The 40-year-old, who has spent the last three years at Brighton, began his career at boyhood club Leeds and has played 24 seasons in the Premier League.