Southend United welcome back Adam Barrett and Jean-Francois Christophe for Saturday's match against Bristol Rovers.

Barrett returns to action following his one match suspension against Walsall on Tuesday night.

Christophe meanwhile returns after completing a four game ban following his red card nearly a month ago.

United will be without Damian Scannell who is out for the rest of the season after breaking his fifth metatarsal.

Blues are boosted though by the return of Francis Laurent who is set to travel to the West Country following a pelvic problem.

Steve Tilson's side will be looking to stretch their unbeaten run to four matches as they bid to climb free of the relegation zone.