Junior Blues Meet the Players Day was a great success this morning and afternoon, with over 50 Junior Blues members attending the event.

The youngsters enjoyed watching the first team train, taking in refreshments – including pizza kindly supplied by Papa Johns – and got to meet their heroes.

Southend midfielder Kevan Hurst said: “It’s great to meet the young supporters, who have given us backing throughout the season. It’s giving a little bit back and it was nice to meet them all!”