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James Milner
| Born | 04 January 1986, Leeds |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
James moved to Newcastle United for £3.6million whilst still a teenager as Leeds United staved off financial ruin.
He re-joined his former Leeds manager David O'Leary at Aston Villa on a season's loan in 2005-06.
Two months after Everton's Wayne Rooney claimed the title, James became the Premiership's youngest-ever scorer when he netted at Sunderland on Boxing Day 2002, aged 16 years and 357 days.
The record in English top-flight football still belonged to Jason Dozzell who scored for Ipswich Town against Coventry City on 4 February 1984 in the old First Division, aged 16 years and 57 days.
James joined Newcastle United in July 2004 with a contract to June 2009 that was extended to June 2011 in July 2007.
After over 100 consistent appearances, the Toon welcomed a handsome profit as the England Under-21 caps record holder moved to Aston Villa for £12million.
He returned to Aston Villa in August 2008 with a four-year contract.
James joined Manchester City in August 2010 with a five-year contract.
A model professional, the tenacious midfielder with limitless energy is often used in wide positions but prefers a more central role.
Although he fell out of favour towards the end of City's 2011-12 title-winning season, James remains a valuable and valued member of any squad.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2002-03 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 4 |
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| 2002-03 | Leeds United | Premier League | 1 | 17 |
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| 2003-04 | Leeds United | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Leeds United | Premier League | 27 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Swindon Town | League Division 2 | 6 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Newcastle United | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 13 | 12 |
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| 2004-05 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 3 | 8 |
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| 2005-06 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 27 | 1 |
3
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | Intertoto Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 1 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | Carling Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | Intertoto Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 31 | 4 |
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| 2006-07 | Newcastle United | UEFA Cup | 8 | 3 |
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| 2007-08 | Newcastle United | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 25 | 4 |
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| 2008-09 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 3 | 3 |
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| 2008-09 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 31 | 5 |
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| 2008-09 | Aston Villa | UEFA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Newcastle United | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 6 | 4 |
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| 2009-10 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 36 | 7 |
5
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| 2009-10 | Aston Villa | UEFA Europa League | 2 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Manchester City | Carling Cup | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Manchester City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Manchester City | Premier League | 23 | 9 |
4
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| 2010-11 | Manchester City | UEFA Europa League | 3 | 2 |
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| 2011-12 | Manchester City | Carling Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2011-12 | Manchester City | FA Community Shield | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Manchester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Manchester City | Premier League | 17 | 9 |
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| 2011-12 | Manchester City | UEFA Champions League | 2 | 2 |
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| 2011-12 | Manchester City | UEFA Europa League | 1 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Manchester City | Capital One Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Manchester City | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Manchester City | FA Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Manchester City | Premier League | 19 | 7 |
4 |
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| 2012-13 | Manchester City | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2002 | West Ham United v Leeds United | W | 3-4 | Premier League | |
| 17 Nov 2002 | Leeds United v Bolton Wanderers | L | 2-4 | Premier League | |
| 24 Nov 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Fulham v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Sunderland v Leeds United | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Leeds United v Chelsea | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Leeds United v Birmingham City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Scunthorpe United v Leeds United | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Manchester City v Leeds United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Leeds United v West Bromwich Albion | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Jan 2003 | Chelsea v Leeds United | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Everton v Leeds United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Feb 2003 | Leeds United v Gillingham | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Leeds United v West Ham United | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Feb 2003 | Crystal Palace v Leeds United | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Leeds United v Newcastle United | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 05 Mar 2003 | Manchester United v Leeds United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Mar 2003 | Sheffield United v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Leeds United v Middlesbrough | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 23 Mar 2003 | Liverpool v Leeds United | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Apr 2003 | Charlton Athletic v Leeds United | W | 1-6 | Premier League | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Leeds United v Manchester United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Liverpool v Leeds United | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Oct 2003 | Leeds United v Manchester United | L | 2-3 | Carling Cup | 3rd round |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Leeds United v Arsenal | L | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 08 Nov 2003 | Portsmouth v Leeds United | L | 6-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2003 | Leeds United v Bolton Wanderers | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 2003 | Charlton Athletic v Leeds United | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 06 Dec 2003 | Leeds United v Chelsea | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Dec 2003 | Leeds United v Fulham | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Dec 2003 | Manchester City v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Leeds United v Aston Villa | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leeds United | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 Jan 2004 | Leeds United v Arsenal | L | 1-4 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 07 Jan 2004 | Newcastle United v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Jan 2004 | Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 17 Jan 2004 | Southampton v Leeds United | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 31 Jan 2004 | Leeds United v Middlesbrough | L | 0-3 | Premier League | |
| 07 Feb 2004 | Aston Villa v Leeds United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Feb 2004 | Leeds United v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Manchester United v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 29 Feb 2004 | Leeds United v Liverpool | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Mar 2004 | Fulham v Leeds United | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Leeds United v Manchester City | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Mar 2004 | Birmingham City v Leeds United | L | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Apr 2004 | Leeds United v Leicester City | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 10 Apr 2004 | Blackburn Rovers v Leeds United | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 13 Apr 2004 | Leeds United v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 16 Apr 2004 | Arsenal v Leeds United | L | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Apr 2004 | Leeds United v Portsmouth | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 02 May 2004 | Bolton Wanderers v Leeds United | L | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 2004 | Leeds United v Charlton Athletic | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 15 May 2004 | Chelsea v Leeds United | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Leeds United | 12 Feb 2003 | 02 Jul 2004 | |
| Swindon Town | 03 Sep 2003 | 03 Oct 2003 | L |
| Newcastle United | 02 Jul 2004 | 29 Aug 2008 | |
| Aston Villa | 31 Aug 2005 | 31 May 2006 | L |
| Aston Villa | 29 Aug 2008 | 18 Aug 2010 | |
| Manchester City | 18 Aug 2010 |
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2002-03 | England | FISF International Soccer Tournament | 3 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | England | Nationwide Under-17 Tournament | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | England | Under-17 | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | England | Under-17 European Championships | 3 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | England | Under-20 | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | England | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | 4 | ||||
| 2004-05 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 5 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | England | Under-21 | 3 | ||||
| 2005-06 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 4 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | England | Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 6 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | England | Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 7 | 4 |
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| 2007-08 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 7 | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | England | Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | England | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 3 |
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| 2009-10 | England | International | 2 | 3 |
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| 2010-11 | England | European Championship | 3 | 1 |
2
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| 2010-11 | England | International | 3 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | England | European Championship | 5 | 1 |
2
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| 2011-12 | England | International | 3 | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | England | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | England | International | 1 | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 11 Jul 2002 | England v Czech Republic | W | 2-0 | Nationwide Under 17 Tournament | |
| 14 Jul 2002 | England v Brazil | W | 1-0 | Nationwide Under 17 Tournament | |
| 12 Sep 2002 | USA v England | W | 1-2 | FISF International Soccer Tournament | |
| 13 Sep 2002 | Yugoslavia v England | W | 0-3 | FISF International Soccer Tournament | |
| 15 Sep 2002 | Russia v England | L | 2-0 | FISF International Soccer Tournament | |
| 11 Dec 2002 | England v France | W | 2-0 | Under 17 | |
| 07 May 2003 | England v Italy | D | 0-0 | Under 17 European Championships | Finals Group B |
| 07 May 2003 | England v Israel | W | 2-1 | Under 17 European Championships | Finals Group B |
| 11 May 2003 | England v Spain | D | 2-2 | Under 17 European Championships | Finals Group B |
| 14 May 2003 | Portugal v England | D | 2-2 | Under 17 European Championships | Semi-final |
| 17 May 2003 | Austria v England | L | 1-0 | Under 17 European Championships | 3rd place |
| 09 Oct 2003 | England v Czech Republic | W | 2-0 | Under-20 | |
| 14 Nov 2003 | England v Wales | W | 2-0 | Under-20 | |
| 30 Mar 2004 | Sweden v England | D | 2-2 | Under-21 | |
| 17 Aug 2004 | England v Ukraine | W | 3-1 | Under-21 | |
| 03 Sep 2004 | Austria v England | W | 0-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 07 Sep 2004 | Poland v England | W | 1-3 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 08 Oct 2004 | England v Wales | W | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 12 Oct 2004 | Azerbaijan v England | D | 0-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 16 Nov 2004 | Spain v England | L | 1-0 | Under-21 | |
| 08 Feb 2005 | England v Netherlands | L | 1-2 | Under-21 | |
| 25 Mar 2005 | England v Germany | D | 2-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 29 Mar 2005 | England v Azerbaijan | W | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group |
| 02 Jun 2005 | England v Tunisia | W | 2-0 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Group B |
| 04 Jun 2005 | England v Portugal | L | 0-1 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Group B |
| 08 Jun 2005 | France v England | D | 0-0 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | Semi-final |
| 10 Jun 2005 | England v Mexico | D | 1-1 | Toulon Under-20 Tournament | 3rd place play-off |
| 16 Aug 2005 | Denmark v England | W | 0-1 | Under-21 | |
| 02 Sep 2005 | Wales v England | W | 0-4 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 06 Sep 2005 | Germany v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 07 Oct 2005 | England v Austria | L | 1-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 11 Oct 2005 | England v Poland | W | 4-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 11 Nov 2005 | England v France | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Play-off |
| 28 Feb 2006 | England v Norway | W | 3-1 | Under-21 | |
| 05 Sep 2006 | Switzerland v England | W | 2-3 | UEFA Under-21 | Qualifying group 8 |
| 06 Oct 2006 | England v Germany | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Play-off 1st leg |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Germany v England | W | 0-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Play-off 2nd leg |
| 14 Nov 2006 | Netherlands v England | W | 0-1 | Under-21 | |
| 06 Feb 2007 | England v Spain | D | 2-2 | Under-21 | |
| 24 Mar 2007 | England v Italy | D | 3-3 | Under-21 | |
| 05 Jun 2007 | England v Slovakia | W | 5-0 | Under-21 | |
| 11 Jun 2007 | Czech Republic v England | D | 0-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Finals Group B |
| 14 Jun 2007 | England v Italy | D | 2-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Finals Group B |
| 17 Jun 2007 | England v Serbia | W | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Finals Group B |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Netherlands v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Final semi-final |
| 21 Aug 2007 | England v Romania | D | 1-1 | Under-21 | |
| 07 Sep 2007 | Montenegro v England | W | 0-3 | UEFA Under-21 | Qualifying group 3 |
| 11 Sep 2007 | Bulgaria v England | W | 0-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Qualifying group 3 |
| 12 Oct 2007 | England v Montenegro | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Qualifying group 3 |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Republic of Ireland v England | W | 0-3 | UEFA Under-21 | Qualifying group 3 |
| 16 Nov 2007 | England v Bulgaria | W | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Qualifying group 3 |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Portugal v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Qualifying group 3 |
| 05 Feb 2008 | England v Republic of Ireland | W | 3-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Qualifying group 3 |
| 19 Aug 2008 | England v Slovenia | W | 2-1 | Under-21 | |
| 05 Sep 2008 | England v Portugal | W | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Qualifying group 3 |
| 10 Oct 2008 | Wales v England | W | 2-3 | UEFA Under-21 | Play-off 1st leg |
| 14 Oct 2008 | England v Wales | D | 2-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Play-off 2nd leg |
| 27 Mar 2009 | Norway v England | W | 0-5 | Under-21 | |
| 31 Mar 2009 | England v France | L | 0-2 | Under-21 | |
| 15 Jun 2009 | England v Finland | W | 2-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Finals Group B |
| 18 Jun 2009 | England v Spain | W | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Finals Group B |
| 26 Jun 2009 | England v Sweden | D | 3-3 | UEFA Under-21 | Semi-final |
| 29 Jun 2009 | England v Germany | L | 0-4 | UEFA Under-21 | Final |
| 12 Aug 2009 | Netherlands v England | D | 2-2 | International | |
| 05 Sep 2009 | England v Slovenia | W | 2-1 | International | |
| 09 Sep 2009 | England v Croatia | W | 5-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 10 Oct 2009 | Ukraine v England | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 14 Oct 2009 | England v Belarus | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Brazil v England | L | 1-0 | International | |
| 03 Mar 2010 | England v Egypt | W | 3-1 | International | |
| 24 May 2010 | England v Mexico | W | 3-1 | International | |
| 12 Jun 2010 | England v USA | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group C |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Slovenia v England | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group C |
| 27 Jun 2010 | Germany v England | L | 4-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals - round of 16 |
| 11 Aug 2010 | England v Hungary | W | 2-1 | International | |
| 03 Sep 2010 | England v Bulgaria | W | 4-0 | European Championship | Group G |
| 07 Sep 2010 | Switzerland v England | W | 1-3 | European Championship | Group G |
| 17 Nov 2010 | England v France | L | 1-2 | International | |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Denmark v England | W | 1-2 | International | |
| 26 Mar 2011 | Wales v England | W | 0-2 | European Championship | Group G |
| 29 Mar 2011 | England v Ghana | D | 1-1 | International | |
| 04 Jun 2011 | England v Switzerland | D | 2-2 | European Championship | Group G |
| 02 Sep 2011 | Bulgaria v England | W | 0-3 | European Championship | Group G |
| 06 Sep 2011 | England v Wales | W | 1-0 | European Championship | Group G |
| 12 Nov 2011 | England v Spain | W | 1-0 | International | |
| 15 Nov 2011 | England v Sweden | W | 1-0 | International | |
| 29 Feb 2012 | England v Netherlands | L | 2-3 | International | |
| 26 May 2012 | Norway v England | W | 0-1 | International | |
| 02 Jun 2012 | England v Belgium | W | 1-0 | International | |
| 11 Jun 2012 | France v England | D | 1-1 | European Championship | Finals Group D |
| 15 Jun 2012 | Sweden v England | W | 2-3 | European Championship | Finals Group D |
| 19 Jun 2012 | England v Ukraine | W | 1-0 | European Championship | Finals Group D |
| 24 Jun 2012 | England v Italy | D | 0-0 | European Championship | Quarter-final |
| 15 Aug 2012 | England v Italy | W | 2-1 | International | |
| 07 Sep 2012 | Moldova v England | W | 0-5 | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group H |
| 11 Sep 2012 | England v Ukraine | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group H |
| 17 Oct 2012 | Poland v England | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group H |
| 06 Feb 2013 | England v Brazil | W | 2-1 | International | |
| 26 Mar 2013 | Montenegro v England | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group H |
| 29 May 2013 | England v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | International | |
| 02 Jun 2013 | Brazil v England | D | 2-2 | International | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.