Southend's Lee Barnard, Gary Hooper and Damian Scannell are vying to for starts against Vale.
Hal Robson-Kanu (Achilles) could return but boss Steve Tilson is be without Lewis Hunt (hernia), Che Wilson (Achilles) and Richie Foran (knee).
Kyle Perry could start for Port Vale but Robin Hulbert (shoulder), Shane Tudor (knee) and Colin Miles (medial ligament) are sidelined.
Luke Rodgers (ankle) is a doubt but Joe Anyon has declared himself fit.