Lee Bradbury may have been in the Army prior to starting his career in professional football, but he is unlikely to have ever unleashed a more lethal blow than the one which killed off Cardiff City on Saturday.

The former Portsmouth forward blasted home a screaming 20-yard shot to secure the Shrimpers their first league win on the road since March, as Steve Tilson's side continued their recent revival to again boost their chances of avoiding relegation.

Southend are now only six points from safety - with only goal difference keeping them bottom.