Southend United defender Duncan Jupp has resumed training after picking up a slight hip injury during Saturday's 2-1 defeat against League leaders Wycombe Wanderers.

The former Wimbledon full-back limped out of the Roots Hall reverse against Tony Adams' side to be replaced by Andy Edwards following a collision with Chairboys striker Nathan Tyson.

But Blues' physio John Stannard confirmed Jupp had already resumed training.

"Duncan suffered slight bruising around the hip during the game," he said.

"But he is fine now and joined in training with the rest of the lads yesterday."

Published Tuesday September 14, 2004

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