James Milner has sights set on another goal despite approaching remarkable PL record
Brighton veteran midfielder James Milner has opened up on his goals for next season.
18.07.25, 09:32 Updated 22.05.26, 14:48 2 Minute Read
Charlie Parker-Turner
Brighton veteran James Milner will be able to break Gareth Barry’s record for all-time most Premier League appearances (653) if he is able to feature 16 times next season. However, the 39-year-old is more interested in staying fit and contributing on the pitch.
The Englishman missed nearly 40 games last season with hamstring and thigh injuries that sidelined him for 252 days, but he was still a key figure off the pitch in Fabian Hurzeler’s squad.
With Barry’s record now within touching distance, Milner played down his aim of breaking it to Sky Sports, saying: "If it's something I get then great, but for me to be honest my focus is contributing on the field. I want to be as fit as much as I can - be on the training field around this squad of players as much as I can.
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