James Milner rose through the academy ranks making his senior debut at the age of just 16 when in November 2002 he became the second youngest player to appear in the English top flight. He broke hearts after being for forced to depart for Newcastle United amid the financial crisis in LS11 following relegation from the Premier League in 2004. He made 54 appearances for the club in total before his exit, scoring five goals in the process. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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James Milner is the first to celebrate with Mark Viduka after the Aussie striker scored during the Premiership clash with Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium in December 2003. Photo: Getty
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James Milner slips the ball past Southampton's Anders Svensson during the Premiership clash at St. Mary's Stadium in January 2004. Photo: Getty
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James Milner celebrates after scoring Leeds United third goal during the Premiership clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Elland Road in February 2004. The Whites won 4-1.
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James Milner battles for the ball with Manchester City's Shaun Wright-Phillips during the Premiership clash at Elland Road in March 2004. Photo: Getty
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James Milner gets the better of with Birmingham City's Stan Lazaridis during the Premiership clash at St. Andrew's in March 2004. Photo: Getty
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