BLUES boss Paul Sturrock has made three changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy clash at Oxford United.

Bilel Mohsni has replaced Mark Phillips at the heart of the back four while Anthony Grant has been named in central midfield, with Michael Timlin pushing out on to the left flank.

As a result, Ryan Hall has again been pushed forward in support of the recalled Blair Sturrock with both Neil Harris and Liam Dickinson dropping down on to the substitutes bench.

Southend United: Daniels, Clohessy, Mohsni, Barker, Gilbert, Leonard, Grant, Ferdinand, Timlin, Hall, Sturrock

Subs: Harris, Sawyer, Johnson, Prosser & Dickinson