James Milner insists he has never been more settled than he is at Aston Villa.

The England international has endured difficult spells at previous clubs Leeds United and Newcastle United, so he is delighted to find stability with Martin O’Neill at Villa Park.

"This is the most settled period of my career," said Milner. "I've never started and finished a season with the same manager and hopefully this will be the first season.

"To have the stability off the field as well - with a club which is run very well, where the owner has been fantastic, and with the players that have been signed - is fantastic.

"It is being built for the future. In the past, I've been unfortunate with Leeds and Newcastle, two great clubs going through tough periods and changing managers is not easy.

"As much as you like to concentrate on your on-field form, it does get to players when you don't know how long your manager is going to be there and finances and stuff like that."

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