Michael Timlin - lining up in midfield
SOUTHEND United manager Paul Sturrock has named an unchanged starting line-up for this afternoon's game against Port Vale.
That means Marc Laird, Tamika Mkandawire and Michael Timlin again all feature in midfield, with Alex Woodyard on the bench.
Southend United: Smith, Clohessy, Cresswell, Phillips, Barker, Hurst, Mkandawire, Laird, Timlin, Tomlin, Assombalonga
Subs: Bentley, Eastwood, Corr, Prosser, Leonard, Spicer & Woodyard
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