Source: Team_Talk
Francis sits out Pools encounter
The right-back must serve a one-match ban after being booked five times this season, although the Shrimpers will welcome back midfielder Jean-Francois Christophe from suspension.Defender Osei Sankofa is back in full training following a knee injury and he is expected to step up his rehabilitation with a game in the reserves next week.The Shrimpers will be looking to dramatically improve a poor run of form that has seen them win just one of their last six matches in all competitions.In last season's corresponding fixture at Roots Hall, Southend came out on top with a narrow 3-2 victory over their League One rivals.