Right or left wing-back in the 3-4-3
Milner’s been used as a natural right-back in the past, and as a right wing-back for England, too. The role suits his attributes in that he’s unbelievably energetic, and will maraud the touchline for the entirely of the 90 minutes – doing whatever job his manager requires.
Due to his defensive acumen and tackling ability, he’ll get back and contribute when the opposition are in possession, while offering an overlapping outlet when we’re attacking.
While he could do a seriously good job here, it’s difficult to see Milner agreeing a move, aged 29, to a club outside of the Champions League where he’d be asked to fulfil the graveyard wing-back shift. Perhaps this would only be an option in an injury crisis.