James Milner shows off incredible physique aged 39 on beach with wife… but he needs to get out of the sun
JAMES MILNER showed off his tremendous physique as he hit the beach in Barbados.
The
8
James Milner headed to Barbados with wife Amy Fletcher
Credit: BackGrid
8
The Brighton star showed off his impressive sixpack on the beach in the Caribbean
Credit: BackGrid
8
But blotches of red could be seen over his skin where he had caught the sun
Credit: BackGrid
8
Wife Amy had fewer such problems as she worked up an impressive tan
Credit: BackGrid
However, the former
Wife Amy Fletcher meanwhile had no such concerns as she worked up an impressive tan in a light green bikini.
Milner has targeted playing into his 40s - a feat he is less than eight months away from achieving.
He said: "I would like to keep playing,' said Milner, who will be 40 in January.
READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS
"I look at my fitness now and I feel good. I've definitely got another year left in me.
"We're in talks with the club and quite close so it will be nice to be here and be part of the team and help the boys. Hopefully I can be part of it."
And with his impressive sixpack it was not difficult to see why he believes he has plenty of years left in the tank yet.
But it was hard to miss the huge blotches of red across the 61-cap
Most read in Football
BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK
Fortunately, his face was well protected with a pair of shades and a bushy beard.
Milner is currently working his way back from injury after nine months out.
I can win the Ballon D'or says Brighton's Carlos Baleba
He underwent knee reconstruction surgery with the aim of returning in December, but his return was significantly delayed after the procedure saw him pick up nerve damage to a tendon.
Milner said this week: 'After the operation, I couldn't lift my foot or my toes.
'December 31 was the first time I saw any flicker of life. It [the complication] wasn't age-related. It was just a bit of bad luck – one in however many thousand.
'There was a chance I might not have come back at all.
8
Milner has been out for most of the season following knee surgery
Credit: BackGrid
8
But he has done an impressive job retaining his physique
Credit: BackGrid
8
Milner has the opportunity to play until he is 40 years old next season
Credit: BackGrid
8
Milner came on for a very brief cameo on the final day for Brighton at Tottenham
Credit: Getty
"I didn't know whether I could walk properly again let alone play football.
"I don't think many people would have come back from this. The medical staff have been incredible, Sean Duggan [the Brighton physiotherapist] has been absolutely unbelievable."
On the final day of the season, Milner made his return as he was subbed on in stoppage time of
"We worked hard and the hard work's paid off. To be part of it on the pitch again made it all worthwhile.'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
an hour ago
- The Irish Sun
Sir Alex Ferguson arrives at Champions League final with Gary Neville as £2m-a-year Man Utd role comes to an end
SIR ALEX FERGUSON is preparing for a new chapter in his life - by watching Paris Saint-Germain attempt to write the greatest one in their history. The legendary ex- 1 Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville are in Munich for the final Credit: Getty The French giants are taking on Inter Milan, just as 83-year-old Fergie bows out of his So far it's not been the final flourish the Red Devils' most famous ever manager would have liked. He was in Bilbao to see United's 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Europa League showpiece on May 21. And tat's after he lost his £2million-a-year position at Old Trafford - as part of huge cost-cutting from United's minority owner READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS However, it certainly wasn't personal as Ratcliffe and his company unveiled nearly 500 redundancies in all. Meanwhile, there's also major investment planned for the future - most notably for a new £2billion 100,000-seat stadium. Ferguson's glittering 26 years in charge contrasts with everything that has followed since his managerial retirement in 2013. Fergie guided United to 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Undoubtedly the peak was the Treble in 1998-99 - three years before fellow club icon Neville arrived. Now the ex-England defender, 50, is a TV pundit - while it's unclear if Fergie will have another direct job in football. At least the duo beat traffic mayhem to arrive at the final in good time. It follows chaos at a Munich station caused by fighting between rival groups of fans.
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Who raised you?!' Home cook slammed after sharing attempt at Italian dish – but can you tell what it's meant to be?
THERE'S nothing better than tucking into a tasty homecooked meal, and it's even better if it's a traditional recipe. But one home cook left people scratching their heads after they revealed their attempt at a particular classic dish. Advertisement 4 home-cook-slammed-sharing-attempt-999490755 Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 home-cook-slammed-sharing-attempt-999490671 Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 The foodie showed off their attempt at making lasagne on Facebook Credit: Getty Despite their best efforts, the food turned out nothing like you would expect, and some people even questioned what they meal was supposed to be in the first place. This came after the wannabe chef took to Facebook to show off their concoction with a picture from before it went into the over and after. "How do you make lasagne, mine came out crispy as hell and I want it soft, please help," the Facebook user wrote alongside the pictures. The first snap shows a dish layered with dry spaghetti, strips of uncooked bacon and slices of American cheese. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOD Unsurprisingly, the meal only looked worse after some time in the oven. Instead of melting, the cheese shrivelled up and burned, and the dry spaghetti didn't look any more enticing either. After sharing the snaps in the popular Facebook group people were so shocked by the food creation they thought the foodie must've been joking. "This has got to be satire," one person commented on the viral post. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous But others weren't so sure, as a second said: "What in the name of god did you think you were making!?!" And a third chimed in: "I have never seen anything like this, where is the sauce?" The Sun tries Wetherspoons' new menu "I want to laugh but I genuinely don't even know what to think here," another wrote. Meanwhile, others offered some cooking suggestions for their next attempt. Advertisement "You should start by reading an actual recipe, this is a crime ," one said. And another commented: "I dread to think how many Italians you killed making this. Even if it is a joke this post should come with a trigger warning." And someone else quipped: "Who raised you?!" This isn't the first time food fans have been left stunned by a meal. Advertisement M um and TikToker Michelle previously caused viewers to lose their appetites as she proudly showed the breakfast she fed her family. The nation's most peculiar food combinations revealed Brits reveal unusual food combinations that are so wrong, they feel right Research by Crisps and chocolate Cheese and chocolate Crisps in jam sandwich Chips and milkshake Cheese and bananas Apples with salt and pepper Avocado and chocolate Popcorn and hot sauce Tuna and marmite Gherkins and peanut butter Rather than using actual eggs, the mum whipped up the first meal of the day with a ''scrambled egg mix'' - which was essentially just a powder. To add some extra boost of Advertisement The gut-churning concoction called for half a cup of the scrambled egg mix which she dissolved with warm water, as well as the bacon bits - which needed to be re-hydrated with cold water. For extra flavour and texture the mum also chucked in some freeze fried cheddar cheese that had to go in the water before as well. Once the egg mixture was ready, Michelle cooked it on the pan, before squeezing the water out of the shredded cheese and throwing a spoonful of the watery bacon. Showing off the final result on Advertisement 4 The mum showed off her recipe on TikTok Credit: TIKTOK/@anothersmithfamily
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Kevin De Bruyne ‘to join Napoli within days with Serie A winners to snap up Man City legend in stunning free transfer'
KEVIN DE BRUYNE is reportedly on the brink of joining Italian champions Napoli. The Belgian midfielder is a free agent after his Manchester City contract came to an end. 1 Kevin De Bruyne is on the verge of a free transfer to Napoli Credit: Getty De Bruyne bid farewell to fans after a decade of silverware at the Etihad. But reports claims he has already found a new club just days after leaving the Premier League. According to Antonio Conte's men pipped Champions League finalists Inter Milan to Italian football's greatest prize by a single point. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL And to celebrate, Napoli are now looking to quickly wrap up a move for De Bruyne on Sunday. Negotiations are said to be a formality, with paperwork expected to be finalised tomorrow. De Bruyne will then undergo a medical before penning a contract, with an official announcement to follow afterwards. And the transfer will see him link up with striker Romelu Lukaku, with the pair already enjoying a fine partnership together for Belgium. Most read in Football THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
