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Hannah Pinnock

Liverpool sent 'crazy' James Milner transfer message after Norwich City FA Cup display

Former Liverpool midfielder Michael Thomas believes James Milner should '100%' stay at Anfield another year.

The 36-year-old was a standout performer in the Reds' 2-1 FA Cup win over Norwich City on Wednesday night.

His versatility was once again on show as he deputised for Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back and he had very few issues defensively.

Thomas says signing Milner on a free transfer from Manchester City in 2015 was 'crazy' business and hopes he'll remain at the club beyond this summer.

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“James Milner should 100% get another year at the club,” he told CaughtOffside.

“He comes in and never plays a bad game. One of the most reliable players I’ve seen in any position you need to deploy him. He is good for cover and to have around the dressing room.

“Whether he would be open to that as he will probably get less minutes than this season, so I am not sure.

“He has been a great servant to the club and to get a player of that ilk for free is crazy.”

Thomas wasn't the only one to heap praise on Milner, with fans taking to social media on Wednesday night.

One fan tweeted: "Boy, James Milner has been nothing but solid so far."

Another said: "James Milner man! Guy is 36 years of age and is running the length of the pitch like it's a training run. What a guy!"

Another posted: "Love James Milner he gives everything every time he plays for us, for his age it's unreal."

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