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James Milner exclusive: ‘Can I be bothered?’ - How Premier League record breaker joined Ballon d’Or winners Cristiano Ronaldo & Luka Modric in exclusive club | Goal.com UK
- Milner credits squad depth and more substitutes as part of maintaining top-level longevity.
- Milner highlights recovery, nutrition, and meticulous club care as pillars of longer careers amid a congested calendar.
- Milner stresses the love of the game and personal drive as essential for sustaining high performance.
- Ronaldo and Modric are cited as examples of longevity at the game's highest level.
- Mental strength and the desire to train hard are as crucial as physical attributes for staying active.
- Milner remains active for Brighton and continues to consider a longer-term stay beyond 40.
- Milner's ongoing Brighton stint includes potential contract extensions as part of his longevity plan.
- Milner suggests there is a strong chance many players can play effectively into older ages with proper support.
- Milner’s long-standing career gives him a unique perspective on current players’ career arcs.
- Milner describes coaching potential and the need for rest when transitioning from playing to managing.
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