He is the second youngest goalkeeper in the Premier League and the second-year old goalkeeper in the Premier League

In December 2002, 16-year-old and 356-day James Milner scored his first Premier League goal against Sunderland for Leeds United, becoming the youngest Premier League goal at the time. At that time, Milner probably didn't expect that he would score another goal in the Premier League 23 years later.

In Brighton's 2-1 victory over Milner's old club Manchester City, Milner, who was 39 years old and 239 days, took a penalty kick and became the second-year-old goalkeeper in the Premier League.

Teddy Sheringham holds the oldest goal record. He scored against Portsmouth on December 26, 2006, at the age of 40 and 268 days. Milner's youngest goal scorer has only been maintained for two years and four months. On April 10, 2005, James Vaughan scored a goal against Crystal Palace on behalf of Everton. He was 16 years and 270 days at the time. Milner is still the second youngest goal scorer in the Premier League.

When asked how the penalty last Sunday offset Haaland's opening record and led to a reversal of Brighton to win Manchester City, Milner said: "It's not an easy task, it's experience that helped me and my team."

Milner has made 640 appearances in the Premier League, and few people can compare to him in this regard.

This penalty also ended his six-year goal drought, and his last goal dated back to 2019, when Milner, who was still playing for Liverpool, scored a goal against Leicester City.

Milner's former Manchester City and England teammate Joe Hart said Milner, who will turn 40 in January next year, is a versatile player who can play fullbacks and midfielders, and Hart said he "still looks healthy and energetic."

Milner's career is very long. The goalkeeper who scored goals in the Premier League spans the 1960s to the new century.

Former Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer commented that he is "an absolute legend in football."

"He never shys away when you need experienced players to come forward."

"I thought last season would be my last season"

Milner only made four appearances last season due to injury, and he once thought he might not be able to continue the game.

However, Brighton renewed his contract for a year and he was "happy" to be able to come on as a substitute to help the team win the first league victory of the new season.

"I thought last season might be my last season," said Milner, who has won three Premier League titles with Manchester City and Liverpool. "It's great to be able to win the team with goals, and I'm happy for my teammates. We felt like we didn't get the rewards we deserved in the first two games, and this victory was the result of the joint efforts of the whole team."

Hart said that Milner was still able to maintain the top level at the age of 39, "It really won a great honor for myself."

"James Milner is amazing - such a great man," Hart said. "When Milner was on defense, I knew he would grab the ball. He won a huge honor for himself."

"He is such a good football player. Although he is almost 40 years old, he still looks healthy and energetic."

Brighton coach Fabian Schulceler said Milner is a "very important person and player" for the "Seagulls."

"He was full of energy when he came on the court and organized the game, and I am happy for him," said Hulceller. "He passed on his sense of faith to others. Although he did take pressure when he was on the penalty kick, he had dealt with it in the past, and had highlights in his career, and today he proved that he could help us."

"His number is full of magic" - a tribute to Jota Milner has been with more than twenty years of career, with teams playing for Leeds United, Swinton, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton.

He gave his penalty to former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota, saying he "means a lot to everyone" and being able to wear the same number as the Portuguese man "is an honor". In July this year, Jota was killed in a car accident with his brother Andre Silva.

Milner imitated Jota's celebration and said, "I didn't think I could score too many goals this season, but that might be the magic of his jersey number!"

Milner said, "(What happened to Jota) is so scary. He is a great guy, a great teammate, and I love him, no matter what."

"I haven't scored in the Premier League for six years and I'm wearing the same number as him. Obviously, I've got the help of this great striker."

source:7m vn sport