DARREN Manning says injuries will force him to make changes ahead of Hullbridge Sports’ Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy match against Saffron Walden Town.

Sports are without 10 first team regulars.

And Manning said it was a chance for some of Sports’ squad players to make an impression.

“It will be a tough one and we are struggling massively with injuries,” he said. “It is a chance for boys to step up.

“They will want a reaction after a defeat at the weekend but I am focusing on us.”

Also in the competition, Great Wakering Rovers will bid to bounceback from a weekend loss when they visit Coggeshall Town.

Southend Manor will look to arrest their stuttering Essex Senior League form when they travel to Stanway Rovers tonight.

Rovers are currently pointless after three games in the division while Manor have two wins from three matches.

l Southend Manor will host Redbridge in the first round of the FA Vase on Saturday, October 13.