SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made two changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash at Hartlepool United.

Jason Demetriou returns in place of Jack Bridge who is on the bench for the first time since being left out against Yeovil Town last April.

The other change comes in attack where Henry Sandat replaces Danny Waldron.

Southend United: Andeng Ndi, Woodman, Crowther, Demetriou, Scott-Morriss, Husin, Miley, Morton, Ralph, Cardwell, Sandat.

Subs: Bridge, Waldron, Dackers, Fonguck, Coker