SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell has made three changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon's crunch clash against AFC Wimbledon, with Mark Oxley returning between the sticks.

Oxley, who has been out since December with a back problem, comes back in for Nathan Bishop and makes his 100th appearance for the club.

Stephen McLaughlin and Rob Kiernan have also been handed recalls with Sam Mantom and Taylor Moore both dropping down onto the bench.

As a result, Simon Cox will skipper the Shrimpers today.

Southend United: Oxley, Demetriou, Kiernan, Turner, Lennon, Hart, Dieng, Hyam, McLaughlin, Bunn, Cox.

Subs: Bishop, Kightly, Yearwood, Mantom, Moore, Kelman & White