5 players who can replace James Milner at Liverpool

#3 Kalvin Phillips | Leeds United

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Kalvin Phillips is considered by many to be one of the best central midfielders in England.

Phillips represents Leeds United and has been with the club since his childhood. Having made his senior debut in 2014, Phillips now has over 200 club appearances to his name.

Phillips is known for his accurate passing and his dilligent adherence to his defensive duties. He is often regarded as Leeds' maestro in midfield and is undoubtedly one of the club's most vital players.

Phillips has missed a reasonable part of the season through injury and Leeds are certainly none the better without him. He also showed his importance to the English national side during UEFA Euro 2020, where the Three Lions made it to the final.

With Leeds battling relegation, Liverpool could snap him up on a discount as they look to replace James Milner.

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#2 James Ward-Prowse | Southampton

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James Ward-Prowse is one of the Premier League's most consistent players.

The Englishman has been with Southampton for over a decade and is currently the club captain. He is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder and can also be deployed in central midfield.

Besides his stamina and passing vision, Ward-Prowse is most well-known for his set-piece abilities. He boasts the Premier League's best-ever free-kick conversion rate and has been hailed as one of the best in the world at taking free-kicks.

If Liverpool decide to rope in Ward-Prowse, he would certainly add a world of value to the Reds.

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#1 Jude Bellingham | Borussia Dortmund

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Jude Bellingham is one of Europe's most promising teenage talents.

Bellingham turned several heads his way during his time with Birmingham City in the Championship. The club made the surprising decision to retire the No.22 in his honor once his move to Borussia Dortmund was confirmed.

Bellingham has been with Dortmund since 2020 and has enjoyed great success already. He won the DFB Pokal trophy with the German club last year and has established himself as a first-team regular.

Still only 18, Bellingham already has almost three seasons of professional football under his belt. He has already made 10 appearances for the senior English football team and is regarded as one of the best teenagers in the world.

Considering his age and ability, he will definitely not come cheap. It remains to be seen if Liverpool will make a move for him at the end of the season.