Milner 'wasn't allowed to wear red'

Milner, who has showed his consistency for Liverpool throughout the start of this campaign, did not own any red shirts growing up. 

However, he now admits his father is pleased to see him playing in red for Jurgen Klopp's side, who he joined in 2015. 

Speaking to 'FourFourTwo', Milner responded to questions about his father's influence growing up. 

"It's true, yes. Obviously Leeds fans are brought up to dislike Manchester United, as rivals, so red wasn’t allowed.

"I didn’t have any red shirts or anything, and the first time I ever wore it was probably for England. 

"He did joke when I signed for Liverpool that it was the first time he’d be happy to see me regularly in red."