TWO coaches are in the running to become manager of Southend United's newly created under 21 team.

Five candidates were interviewed for the position earlier in the month.

But Blues boss Phil Brown has revealed only two of them have been invited back for second interviews.

“We've narrowed it down to two and they will be both be interviewed later in the week,” said Brown.

“We've been really impressed by the level of applicants and hope to be able to confirm an appointment soon.”