Source: PA
Kane pain for Shrimpers
Kane Ferdinand faces a late fitness test ahead of Southend`s trip to Morecambe as he struggles with the ankle problem that has plagued him in recent weeks.
Striker Blair Sturrock is available for selection after overcoming the stomach bug which forced him off in the 55th minute of the 1-1 home draw with Northampton last Saturday.
Centre-back Bilel Mohsni is again sidelined with ankle ligament damage and it will be three weeks before a time on his comeback can be re-assessed.
Winger Ryan Hall was jailed this week after being convicted of affray.
The Shrimpers have shot up to eighth in League Two just two points off the play-offs after a run of just one defeat in 10 games.
