SOUTHEND United manager Mark Molesley has made six changes to his starting line-up for this evening’s clash at Cheltenham Town.

New goalkeeper James Montgomery has gone straight into the side while winger Ricky Holmes will also make his first start.

Tyler Cordner, Ashley Nathaniel-George, Greg Halford and Jason Demetriou have also been recalled with Simeon Akinola, Reeco Hackett-Fairchild, Kyle Taylor and Nathan Ferguson all dropping down onto the bench.

Alex Bass and Elvis Bwomono both miss out with injuries.

Southend United: Montgomery, Hobson, Cordner, Dieng, Clifford, Acquah, Nathaniel-George, Halford, Demetriou, Holmes, White

Subs: Seaden, McCormack, Akinola, Goodship, Hackett-Fairchild, K Taylor & Ferguson