SOUTHEND United's top scorer Britt Assombalonga will stay at the club until the end of the season.
Blues have agreed a deal with Watford to keep the 20-year-old on loan until May. His current deal was due to expire at the end of the month.
Assombalonga has scored 12 goals for Paul Sturrock's side this season.
For the full story, see Thursday's Echo.
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