Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill can see James Milner being an England starter at the World Cup.

Milner has blossomed this season in a central midfield role at Villa, but O'Neill says he can also still play out wide when needed.

O'Neill said: "James can play out there and probably that has been lost a bit since he moved into the middle.

"But he is an all-purpose player and, at this stage, James would have as good a chance as anyone of being on the plane outside of those absolutely nailed on to go to the World Cup.

"If he had to start on the right, he wouldn't let England down. Not at all. No problem."