SOUTHEND United midfielder Anthony Wordsworth could make a shock return to action against Northampton Town tomorrow.

Wordsworth has been out since April with a hamstring problem.

But Blues boss Phil Brown is considering selecting him in the starting line-up against the Cobblers at Roots Hall.

“It would be a risk to start Woody but I wouldn’t say it would be a high risk,” said Brown.

“I’m at that stage now where maybe 45 minutes from the start rather than 45 minutes at the end is going to be of more benefit to us bearing in mind the confidence levels of the players and the belief systems.

“We need a goal and we need to get our heads in front.

“Maybe Woody can make that happen.”