Defender Bilel Mohsni returns to action this afternoon against Aldershot Town at Roots Hall.

The popular centre-back has been recalled to the starting line-up for this afternoon's npower League Two clash.

Mohsni has been missing for the past two months with an ankle injury and his inclusion means Chris Barker will move to left-back to cover for injuries.

Meanwhile, Barry Corr and Kane Ferdinand also return following illness and international duty respectively.

Striker Blair Sturrock drops to the substitutes bench.

Southend: Glenn Morris, Sean Clohessy, Graham Coughlan, Bilel Mohsni, Anthony Grant, Barry Corr, Ryan Hall, Harry Crawford, Chris Barker, Alex Woodyard, Kane Ferdinand.

Subs: Adam Bouzid, Louie Soares, Miguel Comminges, Blair Sturrock, Rhys Evans, Teddy Nesbitt, Kyle Asante.

Aldershot: Jamie Young, Ben Herd, Luke Guttridge, Darren Jones, Anthony Charles, Damian Spencer, Anthony Straker, Danny Hylton, Jermaine McGlashan, John Halls, Peter Vincenti.

Subs: Ben Harding, Aaron Morris, Clayton Fortune, Wade Small, Tim Sills, Mikhael Jamez-Ruiz, Alex Rodman.