SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher is certain Cav Miley and James Morton can impress in the same midfield.
Miley returned from a back injury to play the final eight minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win against Tamworth at Roots Hall.
And, despite the players sharing similar attributes, Maher believes Miley can line up alongside Morton if necessary.
"There are similarities but they have played in the same team before and we've won," said Maher.
"Good players can play with good players.
"I think people sometimes look too much into it.
"If you win games and they're on the pitch then people will say it works.
"They'll be able to play together, no problem."
Morton and Miley have started alongside each other just once so far this season but did pair up nine times together last term.
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