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MIDFIELDER Alan McCormack is ready to tackle Walsall at Roots Hall tomorrow and insists there is not a side in League One who can cope with an on song Shrimpers.
Steve Tilson's side have surged up to fifth in the table with an unbeaten run of eight matches.
And McCormack is certain that Blues can beat another of their rivals.
"We're at home again tomorrow and the way we're playing at the moment we fully expect another three points," said the Irishman.
"When we play the way we can we're too much for any side in this league and we've shown just lately what we're capable of doing so long may it continue."
McCormack's own form has played a huge part in Southend moving up the standings and he has formed an excellent partnership in the centre of the park with Nicky Bailey.
"We enjoy being in there together," he said.
"We are quite similar players because we both like to attack and defend but it's working well.
"Between us we have scored 20 goals this season already which is excellent from midfield and is certainly something we are very proud of."
McCormack has netted nine of those strikes and is enjoying his most prolific season ever.
But he is still not happy and is keen to add to his tally.
"Before Christmas I set myself a target of 10 and I really want to reach double figures," said the tough-tackler.
"I had a good chance at Swindon on Monday which I should have put away but if I keep getting in there then I'm sure it will come soon, hopefully even tomorrow."
Another McCormack goal would again boost Blues' chances of finishing inside the play-offs and the midfielder is certain Southend can do it, despite their indifferent start to the season.
"After getting relegated last year it was always going to take us a while to get going again," he said.
"On top of that we had a lot of new faces who were settling in which is always going to take time.
"That's happened now and we've gelled together as a team. We're all more settled now though and on top of that the new lads who came in during January gave us all a boost and I definitely think we're going to reach the play-offs."
7:28am Friday 28th March 2008
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