Young winger joins Shrimpers until end of season

JACOB Murphy has joined League Two outfit Southend United on loan until the end of the season.

The winger links up with Under-21s teammate Jamar Loza at Roots Hall as United push for a play-off place.

Loza made headlines on his home debut on Monday, scoring and earning the Man of the Match award as Phil Brown's side beat Oxford United 3-0.

Murphy made seven appearances while completing a similar loan spell with Swindon Town earlier this season, soon after the youngster made his first-team debut against Fulham in the FA Cup in January.

He will be eligible for Southend's next League Two match against Torquay United at Roots Hall this Saturday.