SOUTHEND United manager Mark Molesley has made three changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash with Port Vale at Roots Hall.

Defender Shaun Hobson and strikers Brandon Goodship and Kazaiah Sterling have all returned to the side with Emile Acquah, Ashley Nathaniel-George and Jason Demetruou all dropping down on to the bench.

Southend United: Oxley, Bwomono, Hobson, Lennon, Clifford, K Taylor, Dieng, Olayinka, Egbri, Sterling, Goodship.

Subs: Seaden, Phillips, Acquah, Nathaniel-George, R Taylor, Demetriou & K Coker