James Lawson has returned to Southend United after having his loan spell at Grimsby Town cut short.
The teenage striker, who can also play on the wing, made just one substitute appearance while with the Mariners.
And Blues boss Steve Tilson insisted it was the lack of first team football which led to Lawson coming back to Roots Hall.
"James was there for two matches and only played about 20 minutes," he said.
"We wanted him to get games and that wasn't happening he has come back to us now."
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