Clarke 7: commanded his box much better, came for the ball and punched under heavy fire from a stevenage side who, like southend, clearly reckoned he was vulnerable to ball under the cross bar
Purkiss 5: got caught out of position a few times and his distribution was poor
Tonkin 5: poor distribution and 3 scuffed clearances almost cost us in the first half
Wright 8: A very accomplished performance. He really has no right foot whatsoever though does he?
Worley 8: A very accomplished performance
McLaren 5: not setting the world alight away from home. he doesn't look so assured and was guilty of giving the ball away. he has set high standards for himself though
Clist 4: too physical for him tonight and his distribution 2nd half was very poor
Hackney 5: an odd selection tonight because it just wasn't the sort of game that he could thrive in. buzzed about but was largely ineffective
Payne 5: struck out on the right in the 1st half and wasn't really sure what to do out there. was more central 2nd half before being subbed
Constable 5: loads of effort as usual but could not hold the ball up. should have buried 1st half chance
Craddock 7: a fine 1st half. unfortunate with two shots hit the woodwork but in the 2nd he did nothing other than flicks and touches to no-one