Aston Villa midfielder James Milner says he is focusing on next month's World Cup with England and putting his club future to the side for now.

The 24-year old has become a strong target for Manchester City with rumours suggesting the club has put up a bid in excess of £20million for his services but he says that a decision on what will happen can wait until after the tournament in South Africa.

"Do I expect to be at Villa next season? I don't know," he said.

"I've worked as hard as I can and concentrated on club football while the season has been on.

"Now it's finished I'm focusing on England - and that's the only thing I am focusing.

"The speculation about my own future is not distracting. There are always going to be rumours about every player in every club when the transfer window opens.

"To be linked with any clubs is flattering but I'm just concentrating on England at this time.

"The season finished at Villa a week and a bit ago and we all said we would discuss it (his future) after the World Cup."