SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown has revealed skipper John White has an 80 per cent chance of being fit to face Bury on Tuesday night.

White was forced to miss Saturday’s 1-0 win at Exeter City with the hip problem he picked up during the 2-0 victory against Newport County last Tuesday.

But the right-back could be available for selection at Gigg Lane.

“John was 50/50 for Saturday but he did an awful lot on the treadmill at the gym and I would say he’s now 80/20 for Tuesday,” confirmed Brown.

“However Ryan Leonard will want to keep the shirt so I’ve got another problem there now. “