SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher remains unsure if defensive duo Ollie Kensdale and Harry Taylor will be ready to return at Hartlepool United tomorrow.

Kensdale has missed the five matches with a fractured cheekbone while Taylor has not played early February but both are now edging closer to coming back.

“Kens had another appointment yesterday and we’ll wait and see how he is,” said Maher.

“Hopefully it’s positive news.

“With Harry Taylor, we’re trying to get as much into him as possible but we’ll see how he is going into the weekend.

“Having him and Kensdale back very soon will be a big boost for us.”