Liverpool midfielder James Milner has admitted that he is among the older heads who helps the younger players coming through to integrate into the England national team.

The 30-year-old will be wearing the captain's armband in the friendly against Netherlands on Tuesday and feels he is now at a point in his career where he has to have a positive influence on those coming through the Three Lions setup.

When asked if he sees himself as an old and experienced member of the Three Lions, he said: "Yes, unfortunately!

"I'm at that stage now and it is important we set those examples, the like of me, Gaz (Cahill), Harty (Joe Hart), Wayne (Rooney) and Jags (Phil Jagielka) - when you see how much quality there is coming through, it is important we help them along as much as we can.

"It is a big step up playing for England and all that comes with it, the better environment we can make for those guys the easier it will be for them to pull on the England shirt and perform at this level."