Colchester United will take a strong side to play Conference Premier side Braintree Town today, as their pre-season campaign continues.

The likes of John-Joe O'Toole, Andy Bond and Clinton Morrison will all start, having not featured in the 0-0 draw with Spurs last night.

And Marcus Bean, Magnus Okuonghae, Daniel Pappoe and Gavin Massey are also set to be named in the U's starting line-up, after appearing as substitutes in the Tottenham game.

Goalkeeper Mark Cousins is also set to play, as is youngster Ryan Melaugh.

Brian Wilson will not be risked as he recovers from a knee injury picked up against Bishop's Stortford, last weekend but could feature in the U's home friendly against Ipswich Town on Tuesday night.

Colchester's game with Braintree takes place at Cressing Road this afternoon, kick-off 3pm.

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