James Milner

Late dash: James Milner has entered Fabio Capello's plans for the Fifa World Cup 2010 in South Africa after making his England debut in August 2009

In this article: Fifa World Cup 2010, England, Fabio Capello, and South Africa

Downing was injured playing for Middlesbrough AGAINST Villa in May. Now he is ready to push Milner and Ashley Young for a World Cup spot. But Milner added: "As long as England go to the World Cup with the strongest possible squad, it's a...

In this article: World Cup, Middlesbrough, Ashley Young, Premier League, and England

...of first-team action. But he came off the bench to score his first goal of the season at Turf Moor. And Milner said: "I'm delighted for him because he deserves it and hopefully he has now given the manager a few selection problems. "The...

In this article: Emile Heskey, Aston Villa, Twitter, and Liverpool

...U-21's most capped player, having earned 46 caps for his country. But if you look at the performance of 23-year-old winger James Milner, it's hard to think that those are his only major achievements to date. Aston Villa and England...

In this article: Aston Villa, England, Ashley Young, Emile Heskey, Stewart Downing, Fabio Capello, 2010 World Cup, Burnley, and John Carew

By John Curtis, Press Association Sport James Milner denied there is a wide gulf between England and Brazil and believes the Qatar friendly with the five-times world champions was a worthwhile exercise. The 23-year-old Aston Villa...

In this article: Brazil, England, Doha, Aston Villa, Wayne Rooney, Gareth Barry, and Fabio Capello

Click on your team's badge to launch their Premier League club page FABIO CAPELLO praised James Milner after he shackled Brazil star Maicon. England boss Capello handed Milner a starting spot as England crashed 1-0 to the Samba stars in...

In this article: Fabio Capello, Trademark, Aston Villa, Premier League, England, Doha, and Brazil

...with some of the attributes of a winger. The Villa player's diplomatic skills are coming along nicely. "I can learn a lot off him," says Milner. "He's a top, top player. We need as many of those as we can get." Even so, the familiar hierarchy...

In this article: Fabio Capello, Stoicism, England, World Cup, Aston Villa, Theo Walcott, Aaron Lennon, Stewart Downing, and Joe Cole

Navigation - link to other main sections from here It is possible to chart the precise moment when James Milner went from a long shot into a strong candidate for England's World Cup finals squad next summer. He had been on the pitch at...

In this article: Fabio Capello, Doha, World Cup, John Heitinga, England cricket team, Aston Villa, Ashley Young, Jermain Defoe, and Steven Gerrard

...of being David Beckham at the World Cup - now he could nick his hero's place next summer. Aston Villa winger Milner was just 12 when he watched on TV as Beckham made his mark on the world stage at France 98. But Milner, now 23, is one of...

In this article: David Beckham, Fabio Capello, Theo Walcott, Aaron Lennon, World Cup, World Cup, England, Shaun Wright-Phillips, and Steven Gerrard

...option. "You want the best squad possible so it's great to have Joe Cole getting fit again,'' Milner added. "He's a great player and I can learn a lot off him. He's got fantastic ability. He's changed a bit as he has got older, he can play...

In this article: Fabio Capello, England, Brazil, World Cup, David Beckham, Leeds United, Ashley Young, Michael Owen, and Stewart Downing