Shrimpers denied top scorer for Cup clash
Loanee Britt Assombalonga will miss Southend's FA Cup first-round tie at home to Stockport having been denied permission to feature by his parent club.The Shrimpers' nine-goal leading scorer will be forced to watch from the stands at Roots Hall as Watford have refused him permission to play.He will return to contention for Tuesday's npower League Two clash at Bristol Rovers.Striker Freddy Eastwood is a doubt having injured his back while getting up from a chair but there is good news elsewhere for...