Southend United will be running the rule over trialist striker Byron Harrison in this afternoon's reserve team fixture at home to Colchester United.

Harrison, who plays for Ryman Premier outfit Ashford Town (Middlesex), will line up in attack alongside Dougie Freedman and Craig Calver.

Meanwhile, Blues have also included Osei Sankofa and Johnny Herd in their starting XI.

Kick-off is at 2pm here at Roots Hall.

Southend: Daniel Bentley, Osei Sankofa, Johnny Herd, Merrick James-Lewis, Justin Clayton, Duran Reynolds, Kyle Asante, Jamie Dennis, Byron Harrison, Craig Calver, Dougie Freedman.

Subs: Harry Crawford, Luke Chambers, Adetayo Osifuwa, Marcus Milner, Callum Whittaker.