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Liverpool's James Milner breaks Peter Crouch's Premier League sub record

James Milner has broken the record for the most substitute appearances in the Premier League - and was promptly congratulated by the man he overtook.

The Liverpool man, 35, was brought off the bench for the 159th time in his lengthy career in the English top-flight during their 1-1 draw with Newcastle United on Saturday lunchtime.

He replaced Peter Crouch as the Premier League's most subbed on player and the former striker sent a tongue-in-cheek tweet.

James Milner (left) made Premier League history when he was substituted on for the 159th time in the competition during Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Newcastle United
Milner overtook the 158 Premier League substitute appearances of striker Peter Crouch
Crouch was quick to take to Twitter and congratulate Milner on his new record

Crouch posted: 'Congrats to @JamesMilner on beating my record of @premierleague substitute appearances.