THE SENIOR Southend United players took training this morning, led by Jason Demetriou, Echosport understands.
Blues parted company with manager Phil Brown and his caretaker Craig Fagan following Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Chesterfield and have yet to appoint a caretaker boss.
The Shrimpers host Chertsey Town in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup this weekend.
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