SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher thought Cav Miley did well on his return to the starting line-up at Altrincham.

Miley – who was sidelined by a back injury in late August – made three appearances off the bench prior to his involvement at the weekend.

And Maher was pleased to welcome Miley back into the team.

“Cav gives everything for the football club and has done amazingly well since he’s been here,” said Maher.

“He did well too.

“He’s full of energy and has great quality on the ball so I was pleased with him.

“I didn’t expect him to last as long as he did either.”

Miley, who played 82 minutes of the game, and George Moncur were both handed recalls in midfield against Altrincham as James Morton and Oli Coker dropped down onto the bench.

And, when asked why Coker did not come on, Maher added: “You can go through the team every week and someone doesn’t play but this game wasn’t won or lost on tactics.”