PHIL Brown has made three to the starting line-up for his first ever game in charge of Southend United at Bradford City today.

The 53-year-old has recalled Paul Smith in goal in place of Daniel Bentley while Luke Prosser and Gavin Tomlin are also back in the side.

Prosser returns from a two match suspension and will line up at the heart of the back four with Bilel Mohsni moving in to midfield and replacing Marc Laird.

Tomlin will start in attack instead of Freddy Eastwood, while Ryan Cresswell has been named as captain.

Southend United: Smith, Clohessy, Cresswell, Prosser, Straker, Hurst, Mkandawire, Mohsni, Reeves, Assombalonga, Tomlin

Substitutes: Spillane, Bentley, Eastwood, Corr, Lund, Laird & Leonard