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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.
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James Milner headed to Barbados with wife Amy Fletcher
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The Brighton star showed off his impressive sixpack on the beach in the Caribbean
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But blotches of red could be seen over his skin where he had caught the sun
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Wife Amy had fewer such problems as she worked up an impressive tan
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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.
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"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
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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.
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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.
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Milner has been out for most of the season following knee surgery
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But he has done an impressive job retaining his physique
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Milner has the opportunity to play until he is 40 years old next season
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Milner came on for a very brief cameo on the final day for Brighton at Tottenham
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"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.'