On 5 August 2016, Milner announced his retirement from international duty following discussions with new England manager Sam Allardyce. The England manager Gareth Southgate enquired Milner's availability at the 2018 World Cup, but Milner declined to return to international action.
oN 5 aUguSt 2016, mIlneR anNOunCEd hiS reTirement frOm INTeRnAtIOnal dutY foLLOwInG discussions With neW ENgland manageR Sam ALlaRdyCE. the england manAGer gaReth soutHgate eNquired mILner's AvailabIliTy at the 2018 WoRlD cup, but mIlner dEClineD tO ReTUrn To intErnATioNal ActIOn.