Milner reveals he is weighing up a move into coaching

Milner has given an interview with the 'Daily Mail' ahead of a charity game his organisation has organised in Glasgow. In the discussion he touches on various topics, including England's World Cup campaign.

The midfielder retired from international football a couple of years back, but he has been enjoying the tournament as a spectator. "You are always a fan," he said. "You are a fan when you're playing and a fan if you are someone watching in a pub."

"I have been lucky to have played for my country. But I had my time. I decided the right thing for myself and for England was to retire. I didn't just want to take up a spot in the squad for the sake of it."

"You have to let the younger guys come through. That's what I wanted. That's not been a bad decision, considering how successful they have been."

"I have played with the majority of the England team and they have represented the country in the right way. It is extraordinary how it has left the mood of the country, how everyone has come together."

On the topic of former teammates, Milner revealed he is following Steven Gerrard's progress as manager of Rangers, and he was full of praise for the Liverpool legend.

"I played for Stevie with England and he was on the staff at Liverpool," he said. "He is probably the best player I have played with. He's very calm, a solid guy, not really a shouter but when he speaks you listen."

"He has so much experience. I saw bits of how he coached in his role at Liverpool and that was interesting but it is going to be even more interesting to see how he gets on at Ibrox. Rangers are a big club and there must be an excitement around the blue half of Glasgow. I am sure it is good for the game in Scotland, too. It is going to be exciting."

Gerrard only recently made the move into coaching, and Milner admits that this is something that he's considering too. "You get to a stage when you start making decisions, keeping options open," he explained.

"I could go to play for another four years or so, bringing up 20 years as a first-team pro. There are times when I think of management as an option and there are times when I don't."

"There is plenty to weigh up. I enjoy helping younger guys out. I have been playing a long time and I was looked after by the older players."

"You can have a tough time when you are coming through and I learned from the older players. So it would be a shame just to throw that away, sort of waste it. But you have to remember your family and the demands of time and travel."