A Round of Golf and Football Talk with James Milner

TLDRIn this video, James Milner, former England teammate and Premier League player, plays golf and discusses his career and experiences in football. He shares stories about playing against some of the best players in the world and talks about the physicality of the game. Milner also shares his interest in coaching and his golfing agency, which focuses on the performance side of golf.

Key insights

James Milner shares stories about playing against top players like Lionel Messi and talks about the physicality of football.

Milner discusses his interest in coaching and his progress in obtaining coaching qualifications.

He talks about the importance of fitness and the support system that helps players maintain their physical condition.

Milner highlights the competitiveness and camaraderie among players in training sessions and shares stories about his experiences with Carlos Tevez and other players.

He discusses the challenges faced by managers and the importance of giving them time to implement their ideas and strategies.

Q&A

Who was the toughest opponent you have faced?

—Milner mentions Nigel de Jong, Vincent Kompany, Patrick Vieira, and Kolo Toure as some of the toughest opponents he has faced in his career.

Who is the best golfer among football players?

—Milner mentions Harry Kane as one of the best footballers who is also a talented golfer.

Are you interested in becoming a coach after your playing career?

—Milner expresses his interest in coaching and mentions that he is currently working towards obtaining coaching qualifications.

What is your golfing agency about?

—Milner explains that his golfing agency focuses on the performance side of golf and helps golfers improve their game.

What is the key to maintaining fitness in football?

—Milner emphasizes the importance of hard work, dedication, and a good support system in maintaining fitness in football.

Timestamped Summary

02:56Milner shares stories about playing against top players like Lionel Messi and talks about the physicality of football.

06:07Milner discusses his interest in coaching and his progress in obtaining coaching qualifications.

09:58He talks about the importance of fitness and the support system that helps players maintain their physical condition.

14:06Milner highlights the competitiveness and camaraderie among players in training sessions and shares stories about his experiences with Carlos Tevez and other players.

19:22He discusses the challenges faced by managers and the importance of giving them time to implement their ideas and strategies.

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