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title: "Virals: Liverpool midfielder James Milner begins pre-season"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-06-25T08:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-06-25T08:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Liverpool midfielder James Milner begins pre-season

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/06/24/virals-liverpool-hold-advantage-in-pursuit-of-fc-porto-star-otavio/) central midfielder [James Milner](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/05/25/virals-james-milner-brings-up-250-liverpool-appearances/) has made an early start to pre-season training as the experienced ace looks forward to yet another season at the top level.

The upcoming 2021/22 campaign will be the Yorkshireman’s 19th professional campaign having made a [debut in the 2002/03 season](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/3333) for Leeds United.

Spells with Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Manchester City [followed on](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/transfers/spieler/3333) from a start with his boyhood club, before [signing for the Reds](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/04/james-milner-sign-free-liverpool-manchester-city) in 2015.

Milner has gone on to make [250 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/3333) for the Anfield club, the most outings for a single side during an illustrious career.

On Thursday the 35-year-old took to [social media](https://twitter.com/JamesMilner/status/1408095081400254470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1408108013681000455%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es2_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anfieldwatch.co.uk%2Ffittest-man-at-the-club-some-reds-react-to-tweet-from-current-liverpool-midfielder%2F) to showcase the times from what looks to be the first run back after a short break.

> Twitter: Pre season number 20 ![👨‍🦳](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f468-200d-1f9b3.svg)#grinding #wishwecouldskipthisbit https://t.co/kFHVSCLCN0 (@JamesMilner)

Unsurprisingly Kopites were in awe of the ace’s commitment, longevity and timings – a testament to the way Milner has [conducted himself](https://www.planetfootball.com/quick-reads/six-times-james-milner-was-a-better-person-than-all-of-us-put-together/) down the years.

Notorious for a tee-total lifestyle, the [61 times capped](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/nationalmannschaft/spieler/3333/verein_id/3299) retired England international continues to truly make the most of his talents.

During an injury-plagued season last term, Milner still managed to make [36 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/leistungsdaten/spieler/3333) across all competitions for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

What a man.

Milner truly has been a sensational acquisition for the club, especially for free.

Often utilised in a [plethora of positions](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/james-milner-names-best-position-liverpool), including a full season at left-back, the ace has been a warrior, leader and all-around superb servant to the Reds.

Not to mention the Premier League, Champions League, FIFA World Club Cup and UEFA Super Cup [lifted](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/erfolge/spieler/3333) during his tenure.

Set to enter the [final 12 months of a deal](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/profil/spieler/3333) on Merseyside, this could be Milner’s final year as a Liverpool player – with retirement, a return to Leeds and a move into coaching all possible avenues.