Danny Mills

Premier League commentator and former England right-back

Danny is best known for his time at Leeds United as a right back, however, he began his career with Norwich City after coming through their youth system. He moved to Charlton Athletic in March 1998, helping them win promotion to the Premier League with a dramatic win over Sunderland in the play-off final.

Fifteen months later, Danny signed for Leeds United in a £4.1 million transfer, in what he later described as a "dream move" to "the club I love". He played a part in helping Leeds reach the 2000-01 Champions League Semi-final. His Champions League debut came in Leeds' 4–0 defeat by Barcelona at the Nou Camp.

Following a series of impressive performances for Leeds United, Danny received his first England call-up in 2001, as a substitute against Mexico at Pride Park and his first start in 2002 against Italy. At the 2002 FIFA World Cup, he was chosen as England's first choice right-back following an injury to Gary Neville and played every minute of England's five matches. He earned a total of 19 caps for the national team, all won in games played away from Wembley, a record for an England player in the modern era.

Danny spent the 2003–04 season on loan at Middlesbrough, where he played in the League Cup Final to help Middlesbrough to their first ever major trophy. At the end of the 2003-04 season, Danny moved to Manchester City on a free transfer, signing a five-year contract.
Danny made his Manchester City debut in the opening fixture of the 2004–05 season, a 1–1 draw against Fulham. He started the majority of matches in his first season at Manchester City, but was dropped from the first team when Stuart Pearce replaced Kevin Keegan as manager in March 2005. He regained his place for the start of the 2005–06 season, and scored his first and only goal for Manchester City, a powerful shot from 25 yards against Everton.

In January 2008 Danny joined Premier League strugglers Derby County on loan until 2 May. He was injured in his second game for the Rams, returning to City shortly after, then being released in July 2009, when his contract expired. Danny then announced his retirement from football during an appearance on BBC Five Live due to an ongoing knee injury.

Danny is a regular pundit and commentator for coverage of the Premier League, League Cup, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and England national football team matches.

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