'I'd still play him': Adam Lallana names the former Liverpool teammate he wants to sign as soon as he becomes a manager
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Adam Lallana would like to sign former Liverpool teammate James Milner when he becomes a manager, even if the midfielder is 43.Milner made Premier League history this month, overtaking Gareth Barry for most appearances of any player in the competition.Now 40, the former Red is still going strong in the English top-flight, already featuring on 16 occasions for Brighton and Hove Albion. Pick the more underrated Liverpool legend – Roberto Firmino or Jordan Henderson?
Milner recently praised Lallana, saying the Englishman is destined to go into management.READ MORE: Rio Ferdinand backs Rio Ngumoha to become an elite Premier League playerAdam Lallana would like to sign former Liverpool teammate James MilnerNow, the ex-Southampton ace has returned the favour when commenting on Milner breaking the Premier League appearance record.In an interview with TNT Sports, which also included comments from the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Jordan Henderson, Lallana said he’d love to sign the Brighton ace in the coming years.He stated: “Hopefully he’ll keep playing and come and play for me one day at the age of 42 or 43, I’d still play him.”After hanging up his football boots in 2025, Lallana is yet to take up a senior position in management.However, he is currently coaching with Southampton’s U21 side. CHANGE MY MIND: Rio Ngumoha needs to go out on loan next season ✈️ Where would be the ideal destination?
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images Adam Lallana’s record as Southampton U21 managerThe 37-year-old had a brief spell as the Saints’ assistant coach before being made manager of the U21s on January 30, 2026.To date, he has taken charge of five matches in the Premier League 2 and Premier League International Cup U21, but has not enjoyed much success.His stint in the dugout began with a 4-2 loss to Chelsea’s U21 side at the end of January.Lallana’s side then lost to RB Leipzig in Europe before drawing 1-1 with both Liverpool and Norwich City. Tommy Pilling scored the Reds’ only goal in their meeting with the Saints.However, the former Liverpool talent did finally pick up his first win as a manager this past Friday.Southampton’s U21 side beat Middlesbrough 2-1, a result that moved them up to sixth in the table, only behind the Reds via goal difference.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox