GUS Scott-Morriss returned to action for Southend United tonight despite not having trained.

Scott-Morriss missed Blues’ last two matches with a knee injury.

But boss Kevin Maher opted to hand the wing-back a recall for this evening’s clash with Altrincham which the Shrimpers won 2-1 at Roots Hall.

“Gus was brilliant because he’s literally done no training since he came off against Oxford,” said Maher.

“It was a late decision to put him in but maybe the break has done him good.

“We changed to a back four at the end to save his legs a little bit.

“But his know how gets him through the game and his calmness was brilliant.

“All credit to him for getting through the 90 minutes.”