SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher opted not to include Danny Waldron in the squad for Saturday's clash with Yeovil Town.

Waldron had been out of action with a knee problem since late August prior to coming off the bench against Charlton Athletic last weekend.

But the forward was not involved against Yeovil.

Maher explained: "Woody (Jack Wood) played and scored a hat-trick in the week so we felt he was in a better place to come on.

"Danny's had a bit (of a problem) with his knee too."

Waldron had been expected to feature against Hashtag United in the Essex Senior Cup on Tuesday but was unable to feature due to a knee problem.