James Milner

Kelly Somers speaks to Brighton midfielder James Milner, who broke the record for the most number of Premier League appearances – achieving a new all-time high of 654 – on 21 February 2026.

They discuss his football journey, from joining the Leeds academy to playing in Champions League finals for Liverpool. He talks about the best managers he has played under and how the game has changed while he's been playing – including the arrival of small shin pads!