BLUES boss Paul Sturrock has made two changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon's game with Torquay United as Luke Prosser and Kane Ferdinand both return to the team.

Prosser comes in for the unwell Chris Barker at the heart of the back four after being surprisingly preferred to Bilel Mohsni.

The other change comes in midfield where Ferdinand replaces Leonard, meaning Michael Timlin switches back on to the left flank.

That also means Anthony Grant remains on the bench but there is no place in the squad for Jemal Johnson despite his impressive midweek performance for the reserves.

Southend United: Morris, Clohessy, Phillips, Prosser, Gilbert, Hall, Ferdinand, Kalala, Timlin, Harris, Dickinson

Subs: Mohsni, Grant, Bentley, Leonard & Sturrock