Sunday 27 March 2016 15:33, UK
James Milner has revealed he will consider his England future following this summer's European Championships.
The 30-year-old, who has been capped 57 times by England, was an unused substitute in the 3-2 victory over Germany at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Saturday.
Milner has represented England for over 15 years, at every level, but has now confirmed his intention to discuss his international future with Roy Hodgson - or his potential successor - following the conclusion of this summer's finals in France.
When asked about his future international plans, the Liverpool midfielder said: "It's a conversation I'll probably have with the manager at the start of next season.
"Hopefully that will be Roy because that would mean England will have had a good tournament at the Euros.
"I don't want to be travelling around the world, not really contributing, and just being a good tourist. I want to contribute and if the manager says I have a part to play, then great.
"If not, it would be better for me to step aside and let the younger guys come through.
"I've been in four tournaments, built up a lot of caps and experience, and at the moment I can help the younger guys in the squad.
"But if I am going to be taking on a lesser role than the one I have now, it would probably better for someone else to step up."
Milner made his senior England debut in 2009 in a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands and he could pick up his next cap against the same opposition at Wembley on Tuesday night.
He added: "If I do go to France in the summer, it will be my fourth tournament and I feel pleased about that.
"But it would be nice to do well in this one because I don't feel the tournaments I've been involved so far have been particularly successful.
"You play football to win trophies and it's been a long time coming for England. But the players we have coming through now shows that there are good, young English footballers.
"There is a real sense of excitement in the squad again."
