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Southgate names the player he tried to coax out of retirement for World Cup

Gareth Southgate confirmed he spoke to James Milner to play for England [Photo: Courtesy]

Gareth Southgate has confirmed he spoke to James Milner to play for England in the World Cup - but the midfielder reiterated to him he made the right decision in retiring.

Milner won 61 caps for the Three Lions after making his senior debut in 2009 but decided to retire from international duty to focus on his club career two years ago.

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