BLUES boss Steve Tilson wants a selection headache after tonight’s replay with AFC Telford.

The Southend manager may have to make as many as five changes to his starting line-up.

And he wants those replacements to take their opportunities to impress.

“It’s the same as it was in the first game with AFC Telford and those that are coming in need to show me what they can do,” he said.

“This is a chance for them to prove they should be in more regularly.”

Steve Mildenhall, Alan McCormack, Anthony Grant and James Walker all seem set to start and so could Damian Scannell if Alex Revell fails to recover from a calf strain.

They will be looking to keep their place in the side for Saturday’s clash with Oldham Athletic and will want to go into that game on the back of a win.

But Tilson knows the non-leaguers will be desperate to cause an upset.

“This will be their cup final,” said the former Southend midfielder.

“We know what to expect and we have to make sure we approach the game in the right way.”

Striker Dougie Freedman is still out with a thigh problem while Lee Barnard is unlikely to come back from his hamstring strain.

“I think it’s still a bit too early for Barney to be involved again,” added Tilson.