James Milner is happy to play in the heart of the midfield for Aston Villa Football Club.

The England international switched from his usual role out wide to play in the centre for Villa on Saturday, and he produced a fine performance in the 3-0 win over Hull City.

Milner has revealed he is happy to play in such a position, and he believes he has learned about the role from working with the likes of Gareth Barry, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.

“I have learned massively from watching Gareth," Milner said. "With England, there are Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard and there aren't many better players in the world to learn from there.

"I've played in central midfield for Leeds United once or twice and for Newcastle United. If the manager decides to keep it that way then I'm happy playing there. You can get involved in the game.

"Sometimes if you're out wide you're waiting for other people to bring you in, but in the middle you can go in and start things yourself so it's a bit different."

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