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 . Manuel Pellegrini full of praise for Milner's attitude and dedication . READ OUR FULL INTERVIEW WITH MANUEL PELLEGRINI .