England great Stuart Pearce has paid tribute to Liverpool veteran James Milner.

Pearce managed Milner when he was in charge of England U21's from 2007-2013.

He told talkSPORT: "Three words that I would [use to] describe him: resilient, professional and relentless. I think that sums Milly up.

"He covers 12, 13 kilometres a game, so I think somewhere in the midfield three [is his position]. But if you asked him to play anywhere, he'd go on the pitch and play anywhere for you. Sensational professional."