SOUTHEND United winger Ashley Nathaniel-George has joined National League South side Ebbsfleet United on an initial month long loan.

The 26-year-old has yet to play this season due a to knee problem but recently returned to training with the Shrimpers.

And he will now be spending at least the next four weeks with Ebbsfleet who are currently fifth in the table.

The move will see Nathaniel-George link up with ex Blues loanee Shaq Coulthirst who joined Ebbsfleet from last week.