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Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Where are they now? Leeds' XI from James Milner's debut as Liverpool hero signs new deal

James Milner has extended his deal with Liverpool to make it two decades in the Premier League.

Anfield's Mr Reliable has agreed a new contract with the Reds at the ripe age of 36 after starring for Jurgen Klopp 's side whenever called upon for yet another season. Once June 2023 rolls around, the one-year extension will have taken Milner's stay on Merseyside to eight years, having joined as one of Brendan Rodgers ' final signings in the summer of 2015.

His free transfer came off the back of five trophy-laden years at Manchester City and two superb seasons with Aston Villa. But it was at Leeds where the 61-capped England international - now an MBE - first made his name, debuting in November 2002 in a dramatic 4-3 win at West Ham for his local club, then still boasting a star-studded XI under manager Terry Venables but on the brink of financial turmoil.

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