Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is to undergo knee surgery.

Mings broke down during Saturday's defeat at Newcastle United.

Villa announced today:

"Aston Villa can confirm that Tyrone Mings has sustained a significant knee injury.

"The England international was stretchered off from the field after damaging his knee during the first half of Villa's match at Newcastle United on Saturday.

"The defender has undergone scans and will unfortunately require surgery ahead of a lengthy rehabilitation process."