SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell has selected a strong starting line-up for tonight’s Checkatrade Trophy clash with Southampton under 21s at Roots Hall.

Nathan Bishop has been chosen between the sticks ahead of Mark Oxley while Elvis Bwomono, Taylor Moore and Harry Kyprianou have all been selected in the back four.

The fit-again Luke Hyam has been selected in the centre of the park and will partner the recalled Dru Yearwood who captains the Shrimpers.

Further forward, Shawn McCoulsky will partner Harry Bunn while 17-year-old hot-shot Charlie Kelman has been selected among the substitutes.

Southend United: Bishop, Bwomono, Moore, White, Kyprianou, McLaughlin, Yearwood, Hyam, Kightly, Bunn, McCoulsky

Subs: Oxley, Dieng, Cox, Demetriou, Robinson, Hendrie & Kelman