Southend United have taken Jamie Clapham on trial as they look to bolster their squad further ahead of the new League One season.Shrimpers boss Steve Tilson admitted after the friendly defeat by Braintree at the weekend that he was looking to recruit at least four more players.

And with Charlie Mulgrew, who spent time on loan at Roots Hall last season, having opted to join Aberdeen, his priority remains a left-back.

To that end, Tilson will run the rule over Clapham, 32, in either Thursday's friendly with Billericay or Monday's clash with Chelmsford.

Tilson told the club's official website: "Jamie has come in for us to have a look at him and he will play in one of the matches we have coming up.

"Signing a left-back remains our main priority and he's someone who has enjoyed a good career so we will see what happens."

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