Jack Bridge scored two second-half penalties as Southend secured a 2-0 National League win against Dagenham.
Bridge put the home side ahead from the spot after 51 minutes before doubling the Shrimpers’ advantage with a second penalty moments later.
Southend’s win, their third from their last four appearances, takes them to just three points outside the play-off positions.
Dagenham remain in 10th, one place behind the Shrimpers.
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