By Southend United FC

Southend United are delighted to announce a number of youngsters have signed professional deals with the club.

After a season in which Academy graduates have come to the fore in the first-team, acquitting themselves superbly with their talent and determination, the Club are pleased to once again show commitment in its promising youngsters.

Below are the third-year scholars who have signed their professional contracts for one year with an option of another; including players who made their first-team debuts in the 2019/20 season.

  • Ide Osimeh
  • Matt Rush
  • Miles Mitchell-Nelson
  • O’Shane Stewart
  • Terrell Egbri

Versatile right-back Rob Howard has also signed a one-year deal with an option of another to keep him at the club for the 2020/21 season.