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Scan boost for Mildenhall

15 Sep 2008 - 14:57:02

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Southend United goalkeeper Steve Mildenhall has been boosted by the news that he did not suffer a broken ankle in the 1-0 victory over Hereford United.

The 30-year-old managed to finish the game against the Bulls, before having an X-ray on his right ankle.

He told the club's official website: "X-rays have shown that there isn't a fracture which is better than first thought.

"The doctor thinks I have severely sprained my ankle and I am going to have an MRI scan on Monday.

"It doesn't look good though as my ankle has ballooned up and I have been on crutches since the end of the match.

"I was in a lot of pain but decided to play on. I just didn't want to come off and let the team down because we really needed the win.

"There wasn't a substitute goalkeeper to come on and I felt that I could run it off, although the doctor and physio were advising against it."