SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher expects the Shrimpers to be ‘asked different questions’ against Yeovil Town at Roots Hall tomorrow.

Blues head into the game looking to secure back to back victories for the first time this season.

But Maher is expecting a difficult game with the Glovers.

“I’ve watched a couple of games and they’ve been unlucky not to get more points on board,” said Maher.

“They’ve been similar to ourselves in terms of who they’ve played and they’ve had some tough games.

“They played ever so well last week without getting the result and I’m sure they will be looking to put that right.

“It will be a very tough one.

“They will ask us some different questions and they’ve got some very good players who will cause us problems.

“But we’ve got to hopefully get on top of the game and make it about us.”

Blues, who won at Wealdstone on Saturday, go into the clash sitting 14th in the National League standings.

And Maher is looking to build on the determined display.

“We need to build on the performances and the couple of results we’ve had,” said Maher.

“We need to hit the levels we think we can hit and get a performance.

“We have to be ready going into Saturday for another tough game.”

However, the Shrimpers head into the clash having scored just nine goals in 10 outings, the third lowest in the division.

And Maher is keen for that tally to improve.

“The stats do tell a story,” said the Blues boss.

“I don’t mind winning 1-0 at all, I’d take that all day long but we’d like to convert more chances.

“We’ve got decent options up front but we need to add goals around the pitch as well.

“It’s up to midfielders to chip in as well and defenders too, set piece wise.

“But as long as we get results I’m not overly fussed.”

On loan Salford City striker Marcus Dackers has scored twice in three games since signing.

And Maher remains in talks to extend the forward’s spell with the Shrimpers.

“We’ve spoken to Salford and they’re happy,” said Maher.

“Marcus is happy as well so that’s with the people who do the paperwork now.

“Fingers crossed it’s something we’ll be able to do.

“I think he’s enjoying his time here and he’s been good for us.

"I think we’ve been good for him too.”

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