James Milner Announces Retirement After 24-Year Premier League Career

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Former England international James Milner has announced his retirement from football. The announcement marks the conclusion of a 24-year Premier League career.

Milner holds the all-time Premier League appearance record. He broke the record for the most Premier League appearances in February. He ends his career with a total of 658 Premier League appearances.

The retirement brings to a close Milner's time in English football's top division. His 658 appearances represent the highest total in Premier League history, a record he secured earlier this year.

Milner's career in the Premier League spanned nearly a quarter century. His status as a former England international is noted in connection with his retirement announcement.

The February record-breaking achievement occurred during what would be his final season in the Premier League. His total of 658 appearances stands as the benchmark for Premier League longevity.

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