Milner wants me as manager: O'Leary

David O’Leary has revealed winger James Milner sought assurances about his future as Aston Villa manager as he looks to sign the Newcastle player on a permanent basis.

O’Leary gave Milner his debut at Leeds when manager as a 16-year-old and has worked again with the England Under-21 player at Villa during a season long loan from the Magpies.