SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell expects John White to be available for Tuesday night's first round FA Cup replay at Crawley Town.

White missed Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Blackpool at Roots Hall with an illness.

But Powell is confident the defender will be available again for the trip to the Broadfield Stadium.

“John was ill,” confirmed Powell.

“He was fine on Friday but went down with an illness so we kept him away and hopefully he will be OK for Tuesday’s game.”