James Milner will wear the Liverpool shirt again after being named in the LFC Legends squad for this season’s annual charity match.
Inter Legends will visit Anfield for the LFC Foundation fixture, which kicks off at 3pm GMT on Saturday, March 27.
Former Reds vice-captain Milner, who recently ended his outstanding 24-year Premier League career, is the first confirmed player for the home side.
The midfielder spent eight successful years at Liverpool after joining from Manchester City on a free transfer in 2015.
He made 332 appearances and helped the club win six major honours, including the Champions League in 2019 and Premier League title in 2020.
“I’m thrilled to have the chance to pull on the red shirt again and step back out at Anfield,” James Milner said.
“It’s a special place, and playing there in front of the supporters is a feeling like no other.
“What makes the legends match so special is that it’s about more than football. It’s a chance to give something back to the fans while supporting the work of the LFC Foundation.
“I’m delighted to be the first to sign up and can’t wait to be part of it.”
The James Milner Foundation has supported LFC Foundation since 2016, helping more than 2,000 children access safe and enjoyable school holiday activities.
Most recently, it funded four weeks of free football and multi-sport camps in Anfield and Toxteth, reaching more than 800 children.
Presented by official training partner AXA and held in association with Forever Reds, the charity match is a key fundraising event for LFC Foundation as it targets supporting 500,000 people annually by 2030.
The 10 Legends matches held so far have raised more than £10million for communities across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
Last season, LFC Foundation supported 239,421 people, a 65 per cent increase on the previous year, while generating £96 million in social value. This equates to £10.53 in social value for every £1 spent.
The remaining LFC Legends players and management team will be announced ahead of the match.
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