Klopp reveals what Milner took with him when he left Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp has explained why James Milner’s Premier League appearance record is not just a number, because it is built on discipline, influence and an unusual mix of intensity and warmth that Liverpool supporters saw up close for eight seasons at Anfield.

Milner, now 40, became the Premier League’s all-time appearance leader on Saturday when the Brighton No.20 made his 654th top-flight outing, moving beyond Gareth Barry’s long-standing mark.

In an ESPN interview reflecting on Milner’s achievement...