SOUTHEND United centre-back Michael Turner will today see a specialist about his hamstring injury.

The experienced defender has missed Blues' last three pre-season friendlies with the problem.

And Shrimpers boss Phil Brown is waiting for further news.

“Michael is still feeling the hamstring,” said Brown.

“He will be going to see a specialist in London today and we will know more then.

"But he's definitely a doubt for the start of the season unfortunately."