Colchester United's players will dust off their boots and embark on their first pre-season friendly tonight at Braintree Town.

The U's are intending to send a full-strength squad to take on the Ryman League premier division side (kick-off 7.45pm).

It will see the first outing for summer signings Aidan Davison, Kevin Watson and youngster George Elokobi.

New-boy Stephen Hunt will not be in the side after suffering a slight knee injury during training.

This will be the first game where the U's have to contend with the laws regarding substitutes, with only a maximum of six being allowed over the course of the 90 minutes.

Published Tuesday July 13, 2004

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