Following his record-breaking 654th Premier League appearance in Brighton’s 2-0 win over Brentford, James Milner maintained his trademark modesty, insisting team success outweighed his individual achievement.
James Milner officially became the Premier League’s all-time appearance leader on Saturday, but the veteran midfielder remained characteristically deflective regarding his personal glory.
After surpassing Gareth Barry’s record of 653 games, Milner emphasized that his primary focus was Brighton’s victory.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he remarked: “I’ve been asked about it but it was so important to get the win today. I’m delighted.”
The 40-year-old expressed gratitude toward those who supported his 24-year journey from Leeds to Brighton.
“It’s a good opportunity to give the nod to everyone who’s helped me to get there,” Milner said, highlighting the “sacrifices” made by his family and the work of club staff.
Despite the massive scale of the achievement, he concluded: “Anyone that knows me knows that it’s all about the team.”
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