HERO OF THE WEEK

CHRIS POWELL. The former england left back couldn’t have wished for a better start to life managing Southend. It’s now three straight league victories since his appointment. The latest, a 3-1 home win over league leaders Wigan, was enough to move the Shrimpers up to 14th in the table — a remarkable turnaround that sees the club eyeing the play-offs rather than a relegation battle.