SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher has made three changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash at Yeovil Town.

Jon Benton has been handed his first senior start for the Shrimpers while Jake Hyde and Gus Scott-Morriss have both been recalled.

Jack Bridge, Dan Mooney and Jason Demetriou all drop out but Collin Andeng Ndi continues in goal.

Southend United: Andeng Ndi, Scott-Morriss, Hobson, Kensdale, Lomas, Ralph, Taylor, Miley, Benton, Hyde, Cardwell.

Subs: Mooney, Powell, Murphy, Bridge & Fonguck.

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