TONIGHT'S TEAM NEWS

The teams are in for this evening's League Two match between the Gills and Southend United

The Gills make just one change from the eleven that started Saturday's convincing 4-0 defeat of Bristol Rovers at Priestfield. Chris Whelpdale is restored to the side, Jack Payne is the man to make way.

Bradley Dack and Adam Birchall are named amongst the Gills substitutes.

Meanwhile former fans favourite Gavin Tomlin makes his first return to Priestfield since scoring six goals in ten games whilst on loan at Gillingham last season. 

Gillingham: Stuart Nelson, Matt Fish, Joe Martin, Adam Barrett, Callum Davies, David Wright, Chris Whelpdale, Charlie Lee, Charlie Allen, Danny Kedwell, Deon Burton

Subs: Tommy Forecast, Tom Flanagan, Andy Frampton, Ben Strevens, Lewis Montrose, Bradley Dack, Adam Birchall

Southend United: Paul Smith, Sean Clohessy, Chris Barker, Ryan Cresswell, Mark Phillips, Kevan Hurst, John Spicer, Michael Timlin, David Martin, Gavin Tomlin, Britt Assombalonga

Subs: Anthony Straker, Graham Coughlan, Seedy Njie, Freddy Eastwood, Alex Woodyard, Elliot Benyon, Daniel Bentley