‘Not sure how’: Adam Lallana says Liverpool player has picked up a nickname which is completely unfair

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Adam Lallana has said the ‘boring James Milner’ label is completely unfair on the Liverpool 36-year-old, as he is a huge character in the Reds’ dressing room.

That’s what’s quoted by BBC Sport, with the midfielder currently receiving praise in the media as he is set to reach an incredible milestone of 600 Premier League appearances.

Known for his professionalism in the game, the former England international amassed a parody following as ‘boring James Milner’ – with various accounts viral on social media.

Lallana has now weighed in on his former teammate’s nickname, having claimed it is nowhere near accurate to the truth. As quoted by BBC Sport, the Brighton man said: “I’m not sure how he got the boring James Milner label, but he couldn’t be further away from that. He’s one of the loudest in the dressing room for sure. Full of life. Full of banter.

“But he’s definitely old school. Those basics are always there, and they’ll never change. I think that’s what’s made him who he is and given him his success. Those values that he’ll always live by. He taught me how to be a better professional and a better role model.”

Lallana says the ‘boring James Milner’ label is unfair

Whilst his professionalism on the pitch has never been in question as a fantastic inspiration to the youth of the game, Milner has emerged as a fan-favourite due to his dry sense of humour and personality.

Taking to the parody account’s platform, the 36-year-old joined Twitter in emphatic fashion, swiping a joke at the ‘boring James Milner’ rhetoric.

Ever since, the midfielder has become known for his excellent sense of humour and welcoming attitude. This has been a huge part of Jurgen Klopp’s friendly atmosphere at the Merseyside club, with captain Jordan Henderson and vice-captain Milner seen as crucial figures behind the scenes at Kirkby.

Having amassed 20 years at the top level of football, the 36-year-old is nearing the end of his playing career with Liverpool. As a result, it would be brilliant to see the Reds keep him around as a first-team coach, as the attitude he brings has proven invaluable to the club in recent years.

Whilst he may decide to continue playing elsewhere, his departure will come as a major loss to the Liverpool dressing room.