FORMER Lincoln City goalkeeper Grant Smith is training with Southend United.

The 26-year-old shot-stopper made 22 appearances for the Imps and has also lined up for Boreham Wood, Bognor Regis Town and Maidstone United as well as representing England C, the international side for non-league players.

Mark Oxley has started the season as the Shrimpers' number one choice between the sticks with 19-year-old Harry Seaden on the bench as back up.