Southend United striker Scott Spencer says he is happy to make an impact for the side from the substitutes bench.

The former Rochdale forward, who joined the Blues on a six month contract in January, is yet to start for the club but has scored twice as a substitute.

But the 21-year-old, who netted against Swindon on Saturday, said he trusted manager Steve Tilson's judgment.

"The gaffer is the gaffer for a reason, when he thinks I'm ready I'm sure I'll get a start," Spencer told BBC Essex.

"I'm grateful he keeps bringing me on, he gave me a half and it was nice to play up-front in a 4-4-2 formation."

He added: "I'm working hard, I'm speaking to players like Dougie [Freedman] everyday and working on my game.

"So hopefully I'll tidy myself up, get more time on the pitch and we'll see where we go."

E-mail this to a friend

Printable version