The 26-year-old has been one of his side’s best players over the last year, playing a huge role as they secured Premier League promotion by winning the Championship play-offs last season.
While Mings fully deserved his call-up, many reckon there should be at least two Villa stars representing the Three Lions.
His teammate Jack Grealish has long been tipped to play for England having featured prominently for the country at age-grade levels.
The 24-year-old was part of the Under-21 side that won the Toulon Tournament under Southgate in 2016, and six members of that squad have gone on to win senior caps.