Cox, who brought up a century of career goals in January, joined Blues after his release from Sky Bet Championship side Reading in June 2016.

He was announced as a Southend United player on a two-year deal in July 2016 and went onto score an impressive 16 goals in his first season, including that one against Rochdale to bring up his ton.

The Republic of Ireland striker has featured 30 times for his country scoring four goals. The striker was also part of Giovanni Trappatoni’s Euro 2012 squad in Poland and Ukraine. 

His other notable clubs include Swindon Town scoring 35 goals in 62 appearances, West Bromwich Albion and Nottingham Forest.