Adam Barrett returns to the centre of defence for today's League One encounter at Walsall.

The Blues skipper was rested for the midweek Carling Cup win at Cheltenham Town, but now replaces Jean-Yves M'Voto to partner Matt Heath at the back.

Lee Barnard will be looking to continue his scoring form, with three goals in the opening two games of the season so far.

Southend: Mildenhall, Francis, Heath, Barrett, White, Grant, Christophe, McCormack, Moussa, Walker, Barnard.

Subs: Joyce, M'Voto, Sankofa, Sawyer, Betsy, Freedman, Revell.

Walsall: Ince, Hughes, Smith, Jones, Mattis, Parkin, Deeney, Westlake, Till, Vincent, Richards.

Subs: Roberts, Nicholls, Bradley, Taundry, O'Keefe, Sanara, Gilmartin.