Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is coy over Tyrone Mings starting against Southampton tomorrow.

The club captain was surprisingly dropped against West Ham but is likely to be restored as Ezri Konsa serves a one-match suspension.

Smith said: "Tyrone was disappointed of course, he took it as the person he is and he will be looking to get his form on track.

"Southampton have consistency in the way they play and the way they approach games.

"You look at them this season and they are a team that's well organised and difficult to beat."