Where are they now? Leeds United’s last Premier League squad from May 2004

James Milner

1 October 2016 - Premier League - Swansea City v Liverpool - Jame Milner of Liverpool celebrates his goal (1-2) - Photo: Paul Roberts / Offside.

Photo: Paul Roberts / Offside.

Undoubtedly the most successful star to flourish after Leeds United’s last Premier League line-up.

Milner, 30, has since become a key midfielder for both club and country after leaving Elland Road for Newcastle United in July 2004.

Renowned as a midfield engine for his relentless work rate, the Whites youth graduate played over 130 times for the Magpies until 2008, before agreeing a hefty £12m deal with Aston Villa.

However, 20 goals for the Villans in two seasons saw big-spenders Manchester City chase his signature, in which they finally landed in August 2010 for a reported £26m.

With over 200 games under his belt for City, Milner won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup and a FA Community Shield at the Etihad Stadium.

But upon the expiration of his contract; the former England international, having won 61 caps and represented the Three Lions at the 2010 World Cup, Euro 2012, 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016, Milner wanted a new challenge and joined Premier League rivals Liverpool on a free transfer in June 2015.

The 30-year-old has since scored 12 times in 60 games for the Reds, including five strikes in 15 games in all competitions under boss Jurgen Klopp so far this term.

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