Danny Mills

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Danny Mills is an English former professional footballer born in 1977.

Mills helped Charlton Athletic win promotion to the Premier League in 1998 by playing in the dramatic play-off final against Sunderland.

Mills made his England debut in 2001 and was the first-choice right-back during the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

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Биография

Early Life

Daniel John Mills, born in 1977, is an English former professional footballer known for his role as a right-back, although he was also capable of playing as a centre-back. He began his football journey in the youth system of Norwich City, where he struggled to secure a regular spot in the first team. This led to a move to Charlton Athletic in March 1998, where he played a pivotal role in their promotion to the Premier League, notably participating in the thrilling play-off final against Sunderland.

Club Career

Mills made a significant leap in his career when he signed for Leeds United in June 1999 for £4.1 million. His tenure at Leeds was marked by a memorable run to the UEFA Champions League Semi-final in the 2000-01 season, including a debut against Barcelona at the Camp Nou. After a loan spell at Middlesbrough in the 2003-04 season, where he contributed to the club's first major trophy win in the Football League Cup final, Mills transferred to Manchester City on a free transfer. He continued to play for several clubs, including Hull City, Derby County, and a second stint at Charlton Athletic.

International Career

Mills' impressive performances at Leeds earned him a call-up to the England national team in 2001. He made his international debut against Mexico and became England's first-choice right-back during the 2002 FIFA World Cup, playing every minute of the team's five matches.

Personal Life

Outside of football, Mills is a proud father. His son, George Mills, has made a name for himself in athletics by winning the British title in the 1500 meters, while his younger son, Stanley, is also following in his father's footsteps as a professional footballer, currently playing for Preston North End after a stint at Everton.

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▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Club career

Early career

Mills began his career with Norwich City after coming through their youth system. He was unable to establish a regular place in the side and moved to Charlton Athletic in March 1998 and helped them win promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs, playing in their dramatic win over Sunderland in the play-off final, winning 7–6 on penalties after a 4–4 draw.

Leeds United

In June 1999, Mills signed for Leeds United in a £4.1 million transfer. He played a part in helping Leeds reach the 2000–01 UEFA Champions League Semi-final. Mills' Champions League debut came in Leeds' 4–0 defeat by Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Mills spent the 2003–04 season on loan at Middlesbrough, where he played in the 2004 Football League Cup final to help Middlesbrough to their first ever major trophy. Following relegation from the Premier League at the end of 2003–04, Leeds could no longer afford to retain Mills' services, and he moved to Manchester City on a free transfer in the close season, signing a five-year contract. As part of his severance package with Leeds, Mills continued to receive part of his wages from the Yorkshire club for the duration of his original Leeds contract. Mills often said that he would've liked to go back to Leeds again (along with Olivier Dacourt), but this never materialised. Mills has been seen at Leeds games with his son after the club's relegation to the Football League Championship.

Manchester City

Mills made his Manchester…

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

International career

Following a series of impressive performances for Leeds United, Mills received his first England callup in 2001, making his international debut on 25 May 2001, as a substitute in a friendly against Mexico at Pride Park. His first England start came on 27 March 2002 in a friendly against Italy. At the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Mills was chosen as England's first choice right-back following an injury to Gary Neville, and he played every minute of England's five matches.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Club: Middlesbrough F.C. (2003–2004)
Club: Manchester City F.C. (2004–2009)
Club: Hull City A.F.C. (2006–2006)
Club: Derby County F.C. (2008–2008)
Club: Leeds United F.C. (1999–2004)
Club: Norwich City F.C. (1995–1998)
Club: Charlton Athletic F.C. (1998–1999)
Club: Charlton Athletic F.C. (2007–2007)
Club: England national under-18 association football team (1994–1995)
Club: England national under-21 association football team (1998–2000)
Club: England men's national association football team (2001–2004)
League: Premier League
National team: England

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Personal life

His son George Mills won the 1500 metres British title in athletics. His younger son Stanley is a professional footballer who played for Everton and now plays for Preston North End.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

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