Milner: I can be Newcastle's marathon man

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The England Under-21 winger was surprisingly rested for their last game against Wigan, having been a fixture in the Toon starting line-up this term.

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Milner: Doesn't want to rest

He eventually came off the bench midway through the second half as the Geordies won 1-0 thanks to Michael Owen's late goal.

Now Milner wants his place back against Derby tonight and has assured Allardyce he's fresh and fighting fit.

"The fitness coach told me I'd played 41 games before Wigan this season," said the former Leeds youngster.

"Steven Gerrard played 60 for Liverpool last term and, if we go all the way in the UEFA Cup, I should hopefully get pretty close to that total if you throw in my Under-21 games. I'd love to play 60 games this season."

Derby boss Billy Davies has hit back angrily at the snipers who have already branded County the worst team to ever play in the Premier League.

Davies insists his Rams will prove critics wrong for the second time in two seasons after achieving promotion last term against all the odds.

Derby were written off as Championship plodders last summer but stunned even Davies by beating West Brom in the play-off final.

But Derby are rock bottom of the top flight with only one point after crashing to defeats at Liverpool and Spurs.

The manager said: "I want people to judge us at the end of the season and see where we are."