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The Guardian // Sport

James Milner opens up on nine-month absence: ‘I didn’t know if I could walk properly again’

Monday 26th May 2025, 9:30PM

Brighton midfielder returned to pitch in win over SpursThe 39-year-old is in talks over a possible new contractJames Milner has opened up over the freak knee surgery complication that left him unable to move his foot for months and fearing he would not walk normally, let alone return to football.The 39-year-old Brighton midfielder made an emotional comeback as a late substitute at Tottenham on Sunday after nine months out – it took him to 638 Premier League ­appearances; Gareth Barry holds the competition record with 653. Continue reading...

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