SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell has made three changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon's FA Cup first round clash with Crawley Town at Roots Hall.

Wingers Michael Kightly and Stephen McLaughlin have both returned to the team while Theo Robinson has been selected in attack.

Blues will line up in a 4-4-2 formation with Taylor Moore, Dru Yearwood and Harry Bunn all dropping down onto the bench.

Southend United: Oxley, Demetriou, Turner, White, Hendrie, McLaughlin, Mantom, Dieng, Kightly, Cox, Robinson

Subs: Bishop, Bwomono, Yearwood, Moore, Kyprianou, McCoulsky & Bunn