SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher was pleased with how Ollie Kensdale performed on his full Blues debut.

The 21-year-old centre-back played the full 90 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Dagenham & Redbridge in the FA Trophy.

And Maher felt Kensdale did well on his first start.

“I was pleased with him and you can see what he’s going to be," said Maher.

"He’s a great size and he’s good on the ball.

"He will be good for having those 90 minutes too.”