Former Aston Villa defender Martin Keown feels they haven't been playing to Christian Benteke's strengths.

Keown was asked about the striker's form in a fans Q&A.

"They don't look to give him the ball enough. The player is becoming increasingly frustrated.

"When he first came back he was animated, but he seems to be disengaged a bit now as time's gone on. He's not given up, but there is no point making a run if the ball isn't played.

"Sherwood needs to build a team around him. I'd try to get Gabriel Agbonlahor to play with him as a pair. Be much more direct.

"I think Fabian Delph plays too high up the pitch, he needs to pull further back where he's more effective.

"There are options to make things happen. But the way they play and are set out... it's too slow."