Southend trio sent to Brentwood

From the archive, first published Friday 9th Mar 2007.

Southend boss Kevin Harman will use tomorrow's second team friendly at Brentwood to get three of his players fit for the National Three South championship run-in.

Winger Simon Hoult, second row Phil Bailey and fly-half Ben McKeith - who scored two senior tries against Hertford last weekend - are all set for a run-out in the Priors.

"All three lads will benefit from taking part in the action at London Three North East Brentwood," said Harman.

"We are top of the league at the moment and I need everybody in tip-top condition and this will help them improve their match fitness.

"I need everybody at their maximum for the championship run-in.

"We have five games left and all the players will be called upon to help us win the title and win promotion to National Two.

"Simon and Phil need to get a few more minutes under their belts, as does Ben, who has only recently returned from a shoulder injury which kept him out for four weeks."