SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made one enforced change to his starting line-up for this afternoon's clash at Barnet.

Centre-back Ollie Kensdale misses out with an illness and is replaced at the heart of the back three by Adam Crowther for his first start of the season.

However, the rest of team remains unchanged with Josh Walker again absent with a hamstring issue.

Young midfielder Mikey Faulkner has been selected among the substitutes. 

Southend United: Andeng Ndi, Scott-Morriss, Taylor, Crowther, Ralph, Bridge, Miley, Coker, Husin, Waldron, Cardwell.

Subs: Hillson, Wind, Wood, Gubbins, Moncur, Morton & Faulkner.