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With both Tesfaye Bramble and Tony Richards sidelined, also with groin injuries, Rawle is likely to start up front with Barrington Belgrave.
Brian Barry-Murphy has returned to Preston North End but Wimbledon midfielder Ian Selley has agreed to stay at Roots Hall until the end of the season, meanwhile Rob Newman has been trying to bring an un-named striker to the Club during the week but it appears that the 38-year old manager has been unsuccessful in his bid.
Midfielder Leon Johnson has also been named in Blues squad of eighteen for the trip to Lincolnshire and could well feature in a left midfield role, although as ever, manager Rob Newman is unlikely to name his side until just before kick-off.
Southend, who have won just once in elevan matches will be looking to find their form once again as they look to finish the season in the top half of the table.
SOUTHEND UNITED (From):- Darryl Flahavan, Stephen Broad, Damon Searle, Phil Whelan, Leon Cort, Kevin Maher, Ian Selley, Leon Johnson, Steven Clark, Barrington Belgrave, Mark Rawle, Marek Szmid, Danny Kerrigan, David McSweeney, Rob Newman, Scott Forbes, Mark Beard, Daniel Gay.
Mark Wallis
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