International Headache

Simpson will be hoping that the young striker comes through unscathed ahead of the Leicester game. It is reported that representatives from nine Premiership clubs were at Roots Hall on Saturday to witness two of the hottest strikers in the Championship in Eastwood and Nugent.

There was also concern for North End today as St Ledger appeared to damage his knee in the draw at Southend and he is now a doubt to join up with the Ireland squad.