At 36-years-old, James Milner is the epitome of the ultimate footballing professional. As a versatile player who has played for some of England's biggest clubs, he is well respected in English football.
Yet as a youngster, Milner was the subject of some heavy criticism by the then Newcastle manager, Graeme Souness. "You'll never win anything with a team of James Milners" was the line, remembered by both Milner and Alan Shearer in an interview published on The Athletic.
Souness was certainly proven to be very wrong with this statement, with Milner going on to win three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two League Cups, and the Champions League, as well as the Community Shield, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup. Success has defined the latter part of his career whilst at Manchester City and Liverpool.
