NILE Ranger is back at Southend United and will be available for Saturday's visit to Millwall, Echosport can reveal.

The striker has not lined up for the Shrimpers since the start of January after a serious breach of club discipline.

But Ranger has now returned to Blues and a club spokesman confirmed he would be available for Saturday’s clash at the New Den.

“Blues are pleased to announce that following a hearing by the FA Disciplinary Commission yesterday Nile Ranger, who has been suspended since 12th January, will again be eligible for selection from tomorrow,” said the spokesman.

The Shrimpers head to Millwall sitting sixth in League One, two points clear of the Lions.