SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell has made two changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon's clash with Portsmouth.

Michael Turner has replaced the injured John White at the heart of the back four while Michael Kightly has come in for Michael Klass as Blues revert to a 4-4-2 formation.

Fit-again defender Rob Kiernan has also been selected among the substitutes after 18 months on the sidelines with knee injuries.

Southend United: Bishop, Bwomono, Turner, Moore, Hart, McLaughlin, Mantom, Dieng, Kightly, Cox, Humphrys

Subs: Smith, Kiernan, Klass, Lennon, Wabo, Kelman & Hutchinson