SOUTHEND United’s assistant manager Paul Brush has hinted there may be changes for tomorrow’s home clash with Carlisle United.

The Shrimpers have played their last 10 games during a hectic 32 day schedule.

And Brush believes the time could have come to freshen up the side.

“We will have a look at how one or two players are but it could be that it’s time to make some changes,” confirmed Brush.

“We’ve had a lot of games in a short space of team and we need to do what we can with our small squad to try and keep the team fresh.

“We also want to give other people a chance and I’m sure that will happen in the next couple of games.”

Among those pushing for a recall are right-back Simon Francis and winger Damian Scannell.

He has impressed as a substitute in Blues’ last two games at Hereford United and Swindon Town and 23-year-old is now being considered for a start.

“There weren’t too many plus points from the game at Swindon on Tuesday night but the way Damian played when he came on was one of them,” said Brush.

“He was also very positive when he came on at Hereford last weekend and is one who could soon be getting a chance.”

Scannell last started for the Shrimpers against AFC Telford in November but has fought his way back into contention.

And Brush also hopes key midfielder Alan McCormack will be in contention after missing Blues’ last two matches with a groin problem.

“We’re hopeful that Macca will be able to play,” said the former Southend defender.

“We will have to see how he is today in training and then go from there.”

The Shrimpers are currently 10th in the League One table, six points from the play-offs.

Prior to losing 3-0 to Swindon Town on Tuesday night they had triumphed in eight of their last 10 games and Brush wants to see an immediate return to form.

“After a terrific opening 10 minutes we fell away which was a huge disappointment,” he said.

“We can’t do that again and Carlisle will certainly be up for it as well because they will want more points to move further away from the relegation zone.

“They are always hard to play against, they are dangerous from set pieces and have two lively strikers so we will have to be on form to get the better of them.”