A STRONG Southend United side has been selected for a behind closed doors friendly against Leyton Orient this afternoon.

Out of favour defender Adam Barrett - who has not played in the league since Southend’s 3-0 defeat at Rochdale in early October - is expected to feature against the O’s along with goalkeeper Ted Smith, right-back John White, centre-back Jakub Sokolik, midfielder Adam King, wingers Zavon Hines, Jermaine McGlashan and Luke O’Neill plus attacking midfielder Jack Bridge and striker Jason Williams.

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