Jack Stone is a second-year forward.

Danny Heath: “Jack attended our open trial day back in May 2023 and he got the staff's attentions quickly with his ability to finish but also demonstrated excellent link-up and combination play to create finishing opportunities for other players. Jack embraces the physical side of the game and has the ability to receive and protect the ball under contact to allow the team play high up the pitch.”

Jack Stone: “I am a strong and physical target man striker with a proven goalscoring record. My academy journey so far has had highs and lows with goals scored, assists made but also injuries. When we step onto the pitch we are going to war together and as a team we do just that! We all fight for each other and for the Southend badge. I am excited to introduce myself to the Southend fans and show exactly what I am capable of this campaign and beyond. This is the start of my Southend journey and I now intend to work towards first-team football which is inevitable if I continue putting in the amount of work I have been doing my whole footballing life.”