Holders Colchester travel to play Dagenham and Redbridge tonight, in the third round of the Essex Senior Cup (kick-off 7.30pm).

The likes of Anthony Wordsworth, Ian Henderson and Pat Baldwin have all been included in a strong U’s squad for the tie, at Victoria Road.

Lloyd James, Liam Henderson and Mark Cousins are also expected to figure for Colchester.

U’s boss John Ward said: “We’ll put out as strong a side as we can put out.

“The boys who have been playing in the reserves all need a game but we will look at injuries and who’s available.”

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