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Milner's done one...

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  1. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator
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    James Milner has retired from international football.

    Gutted. :emoticon-0112-wonde
     
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  2. AKCJ

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    Not really sure why, he's only 30.
     
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  3. Tyler

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    Never an international.
     
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  4. lewisc29

    lewisc29 Idiot

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    I remember watching him for the under 21's when they played at the KC a while back. He was the best player on the pitch.
     
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  5. The FRENCH TICKLER

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    A few others should also do the same and they are nowhere near 30 yet.!!!!!
     
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  6. BrAdY

    BrAdY Well-Known Member

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    does anyone else feel like milner didn't fulfil his full potential, he came into the prem with leeds at 16 and was a good player, he's just become a steady consistent player
     
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  7. Tyler

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    Quality young player, never lived up to expectation in my opinion - but a good solid player none the less.
     
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  8. Quill

    Quill Bastard

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    I never will ever get the dislike for Milner. He's a good player. Maybe not amazing, but he's solid.

    He'd be in my England squad (not the XI, but the squad)
     
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  9. BrAdY

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    exactly, he is mr consistentr
     
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  10. BOJACKHCAFCMAN

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    I think he's been played out of position a lot which hasn't helped him or filled gaps
     
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  11. Dills double deckers

    Dills double deckers Well-Known Member

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    good pro but international nah . Went to 5/6 tournos and was never more than a squad player
     
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  12. Tyler

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    He was reasonable in a few positions, but wasn't good enough/1st choice for England in any particular position.
     
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  13. DMD

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    **** it, if he's not playing for England any more, neither am I.
     
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  14. Steven Toast

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    Totally agree. Available on loan?
     
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  15. Tyler

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    I'd have him in our squad, not the England squad.
     
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  16. GLP

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    You're just letting your country down now Dutch.
     
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  17. Steve.R

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    What's his release clause?
     
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  18. Happy Tiger

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    He's no where near being the worst England player currently.
     
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  19. eastyorkstiger

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    Always makes me laugh when the player decides that they don't want to play for their country any more. Surely it's the managers choice!
     
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  20. Party Hull!

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    Agree about the U21 game, he was excellent.

    Always a good player, just probably not England good - or good enough or some of the clubs he's played for.

    Solid, dependable. Can't say fairer than that.
     
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