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title: "Virals: James Milner brings up 250 Liverpool appearances"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-05-25T18:00:00Z"
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# Virals: James Milner brings up 250 Liverpool appearances

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/05/25/danny-murphy-says-curtis-jones-emergence-has-played-part-in-big-decision/) midfielder [James Milner](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/03/30/virals-james-milner-posts-hilarious-footage-to-leave-teammate-humiliated/) made his [250th appearance](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/3333) for the club on Sunday against Crystal Palace.

Coming off the bench to replace the [outgoing](https://talksport.com/football/885114/klopp-wijnaldum-next-club-liverpool-contract-barcelona-psg-bayern/) Gini Wijnaldum, the 35-year-old stalwart took the armband and helped see the [Reds over the line](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) and into next seasons UEFA Champions League.

Having made a [Premier League debut](https://www.planetfootball.com/quick-reads/736-things-that-have-changed-since-james-milner-made-his-prem-debut/) back in 2002 as a 16-year-old for his hometown club Leeds United, Milner will enter the 20th year of his professional career during the 2021/22 campaign.

> Twitter: ![2⃣](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/32-20e3.svg)![5⃣](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/35-20e3.svg)![0⃣](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/30-20e3.svg) for @JamesMilner at the Reds ![🔴](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f534.svg)
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> Class, Milly ![👏](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f44f.svg) https://t.co/H3gkhvHn9k (@LFC)

Signed as a free agent following the [expiration of his contract](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33002472) at Manchester City in 2015, the Yorkshireman has been a superb servant to the club and has contributed [26 goals and 41 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/3333) in his outings thus far.

Capped [61 times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/nationalmannschaft/spieler/3333/verein_id/3299) by England, the versatile ace has been an experienced godsend to Jurgen Klopp’s side – often [filling in at left-back](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/james-milner-names-best-position-liverpool) with admirable displays.

During his time at Anfield, Milner has [helped inspire the Reds](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/erfolge/spieler/3333) to Champions League, Premier League and FIFA World Club Cup successes.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Milner has to be regarded as one of the [greatest free transfers](https://www.planetfootball.com/quick-reads/13-of-the-best-free-transfers-of-the-modern-era-milner-larsson-pirlo/) of all time.

This season the combative star has continued to play an integral role in Klopp’s plans – making [36 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/leistungsdaten/spieler/3333) in all competitions.

Under [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/leistungsdaten/spieler/3333) on Merseyside until 2022, there is a realisation next season could be Milner’s last – perhaps with a [swansong back at boyhood club Leeds United](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/james-milner-makes-leeds-admission-as-he-discusses-liverpool-future) in mind.