SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown could consider calling Joe Bedford in to the first team squad.
The young midfielder bagged a brace in Blues' under 21 team's 5-3 win against AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday.
And Bedford may now not be far off being called up by Brown.
“Joe took his goals well and the second one was a wonderful strike which I had to go and shake his hand about,” said Brown.
“One swallow doesn’t make a summer but I would certainly consider calling Joe up because he has the ability.
“He just needs to break away from the under 21s but we’re starting to see a different Joe Bedford now.”
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