Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has paid tribute to James Milner.
Henderson has revealed how Liverpool were eager to mark Milner's 500th Premier League game with a victory at Bournemouth on Saturday as he described him as a role model for footballers of all ages.
He wrote in his column for the official matchday programme: “There have been so many big moments the last week – ranging from the derby win, through Burnley away and then Bournemouth – that to single one thing out is hard, but I think it's deserving.
“Our gaffer summed it up when speaking to a few of us after the game. Look at the list of players who have made 500 Premier League appearances and you only see 'greats'. Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and Emile Heskey are names that Liverpool supporters know are on there already. But we can now add James Milner to it and every single player in our dressing room is delighted we managed to mark it with a win for him at Bournemouth.
“It's typical of Millie that he didn't say a word about it either on the day or in the build-up. It's also typical that he was asked to play right-back for it – not a position he is used to playing – yet did a fantastic job for the team without any quibble. He was excellent at right-back, just as he was when he went to left-back at Burnley, just as he is wherever he is on the pitch. The manager even said he'd play in goal if he had to, and I honestly believe that's true."
