Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini praised James Milner 's heart and determination and labelled the English midfielder a complete player . Milner is one of few home-grown players in Pellegrini 's first-team squad and could be set for a move away from Manchester at the end of the season when his contract runs out . But the City boss was full of praise for Milner and his attitude and commitment . James Milner was praised by Manuel Pellegrini for his attitude , heart and 'big balls ' Milner is one of few home-grown players at Manchester City and could be set for a move away . Pellegrini is under pressure to keep his job after watching his City side fall out of the title race . ‘ It would be very difficult to find a more complete player than [ James ] Milner ’ Pellegrini said . ‘ There are players who are better technically . There are quicker players . 'There are players who head the ball better . But show me a player who does all the things that Milner does well and there isn ’ t one . ' Milner has played 36 times for City this season in all competitions and contributed six goals . The 29-year-old has been in Manchester since a big-money move from Aston Villa in 2010 , but his stay at Eastlands could be drawing to a close as his current deal is up in the summer . Milner has scored six goals for Manchester City this season in 36 appearances for the club . Pellegrini described Milner as a complete player and said it is difficult to find someone better . The 29-year-old has played in almost every position since his big-money move from Aston Villa in 2010 . Pellegrini added : ‘ And whatever position I put him in he plays well : at full-back – which is the only place he doesn ’ t like playing– attacking midfield , wide , or as a striker . I used him this season as a forward and the team was scoring three goals a game . ‘ You leave him on the bench and he is furious , but watch him during the game , encouraging and shouting . And in the next training session he kills it for 95 minutes . 'It ’ s very difficult to find another Milner – an intelligent player , with big balls and a massive heart. ’ READ OUR FULL INTERVIEW WITH MANUEL PELLEGRINI HERE .
James Milner is one of few English players in City 's first-team squad . The former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder has been linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium this summer but he remains at City.