SOUTHEND United manager Sol Campbell is focusing on football and not finances ahead of Saturday’s clash with Tranmere Rovers at Roots Hall.

Sections of the Shrimpers squad are still waiting to receive their wages for December which were due on New Year’s Eve.

But Campbell is doing all he can to ensure Blues will be in the right frame of mind for this weekend’s League One encounter.

And when asked by Echosport if all the players had been paid Campbell said: “I’m not too sure on that and I’m not going to go into that scenario. I’m stepping back from that and I’m concentrating on the football.

“For me it’s all about making sure the team is right and that they’re preparing right.

That’s all I can do.

“I don’t know what’s happening above me.

“I’ll do my best to make sure everyone is comfortable and has trained well for the games because we’re professional footballers.

“Other than that it’s out of my remit.

“I’ve got nothing to do with it and I have to make sure the guys are ready to work and play on Saturday.”

Blues sit second from bottom in the League One table having triumphed just once in 24 games.

The Shrimpers are 15 points from safety and seem destined to be back in League Two next season.