Friedel hails 'professional' Milner

20 December 2009 11:50
Although the winger is just 23-year-old he is already a firm fixture in the England side and has six caps to his name.[LNB]Milner, formerly of Newcastle and Leeds, has been one of the club's consistent performers this season with a string of fine displays and handy four league goals.[LNB]Friedel, 15 years Milner's senior, has won 82 caps for USA and has seen just about everything going in the game and feels his colleague will have a long and fruitful career.[LNB]"James is one of the top three professionals that I've ever played with and that's saying something when he's at such a young age," said Friedel.[LNB]"It's not a surprise that his name keeps getting mentioned with England. [LNB]"I fully expect to see him with the England team this summer and not just in a bit-part role. [LNB]"If he stays clear of injury he's going to have a very good and long career."[LNB][LNB]

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