Southend United midfielder Mark Bentley is confident the coastal club can pick up their first win of the season at Rochdale tomorrow afternoon.

Driven by success - midfielder Mark Bentley, left, wants to put Blues on the right road to a first League Two win at Rochdale Picture: ANNA LUKALA

Blues are unbeaten in their last four visits to the Spotland stadium and Bentley is sure the Shrimpers will claim another hard fought triumph this weekend.

"It is quite a difficult place to go, but I'm confident we can go up there and win after drawing at Lincoln on Tuesday night," said the 26-year-old.

"All the lads are feeling good and we really think we've got a great chance of getting the three points as Rochdale are struggling a bit at the moment."

Bentley is again expected to get the nod against Dale after returning to the starting line-up during the mid-week clash with Lincoln.

Published Friday August 13, 2004

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