By Callum Wright.
Ex Leeds and Liverpool midfielder James Milner has retired from professional football at 40 following the expiration of his contract with Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Premier League all time appearance holder made his Premier League debut at 16 for Leeds United in a 4-3 win against West Ham and he made his final appearance in a 3-0 loss to Manchester United at the Amex stadium.
Milner made 658 appearances across his 16 years in the Premier League where he won 3 Premier Leagues titles, two with Manchester City and one with Liverpool.
