Aston Villa hero Martin Laursen has questioned the form of Tyrone Mings this season.

Laursen, who is widely recognised as one of the best defenders in the club's history feels his drop off in form can be attributed to a lack of focus.

“Sometimes I think he does too many mistakes," he told The Athletic's 1874 podcast. “It looks like he's not focused all the time. For me it's always been very important that the centre-half is very focused and concentrated.

“I was so impressed with him when I came to Aston Villa and watched him. I didn't know him before I came, I'd never seen him play. I was just seeing this big guy with this left foot, strong, quick, good with the ball. I think he has everything to be a great centre-half.

“But then I've seen some games this season, he's been injured a bit as well, but I think he can do better.

“He should be aware that he has all this potential, but he should be able to do better. I think he can if he is more focused on his game. He should do better because he's got everything to do better."