Pause for a moment and think of some words you would associate with James Milner. Tireless would make the list; decorated and experienced might be others. But how about selfish?
It might not readily pop to mind but, in terms of launching his Liverpool career, it is wholly appropriate. It was one he would even use himself. Milner, for perhaps the first time in his life, thought about himself in 2015 and that choice paid spectacular dividends.
He was unveiled by Liverpool on this day five years ago, a free transfer after his Manchester City contract had expired.