'It's something I'm sure he'll be open to'

That's Stephen Warnock, talking about his Villa and England team-mate James Milner, who might be more open to a summer transfer than we first thought:

"Of course we want him [Milner] at Villa next season but I think, if the price is right, it's very difficult for a club to turn it down," Warnock said. "From his point of view, if there's a chance to play at a higher level, then it's something that I'm sure he'll be open to."

Speaking after England's 3-1 win over Mexico last night, in which Milner started, Warnock, who was an unused substitute, added: "I don't think the amount of attention James is getting is a surprise. Everyone knows his ability and what he's about, and what he has put in on the pitch at Villa this year.