SOUTHEND United manager Mark Molesley feels the Shrimpers are back in the fight for survival ahead of tomorrow’s crunch clash at Grimsby Town.

The bottom of the table Blues are now just one point from safety having won four of their last six games.

But Molesley is taking nothing for granted against Grimsby who sit just one point and one place above Southend.

“We’re still sitting bottom of League Two and we still have a lot of hard work ahead of us,” said Molesley.

“All we’ve done is get ourselves back in the fight but we have to keep on showing the same mentality and determination.

"This League is very unforgiving and not for one minute can you think you’ve cracked it.”

And Molesley also feels the Mariners, who lost 3-1 at Roots Hall in December, will prove to be tough to beat for a second time.

“It wasn’t too long ago we played them but they have a new manager now in Paul Hurst and that makes it tricky to guess what they’re going to be like,” said Molesley.

“We’re well aware of what the games mean and how important they all are but we have to keep focusing on ourselves and what will give us the best chance to get that win.

“A new manager will have his own ideas and will want to implement changes so we will have to be ready for whatever they throw at us.

"Every game is a very tough challenge and Grimsby are another good side with an experienced manager."