My dad was in same England squad as James Milner before injury heartbreak – now I’m making my own way in Premier League

JACK HINSHELWOOD'S dad was in the same England under-21 squad as James Milner.

However, he was forced to retire aged just 26 due to a series of serious knee injuries.

Adam Hinshelwood made 109 first-team appearances for Brighton as a player alongside spells with Aldershot and Wycombe.

His performances for the Seagulls were rewarded with an England under-21 call-up in October 2004.

Peter Taylor included him for matches against Wales and Azerbaijan, with then Newcastle man Milner also named.

Milner was even on the scoresheet in a win over Wales, although Hinshelwood was an unused sub for both matches.

The former defender is now in charge of high-flying National League South side Worthing.

Meanwhile, his son is now team-mates with Milner at Brighton, where he came through the academy.

Midfielder Jack, 18, has scored three goals in 17 appearances across all competitions this season.

Six of those have come alongside Milner, who signed on a free transfer from Liverpool in the summer.

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He has also won eight caps for the Three Lions at under-19 level since making his debut in September.

It is not just the father and son with links to the Seagulls, though, with uncle Martin Hinshelwood a former manager.

Jack's cousin Harry Howell is also currently a member of the academy.

The 15-year-old has already played for Brighton's under-21 side and is an England youth international.